Last updated: 2025-05-22

15 Defi Researcher jobs in San Jose.

Hiring now: Chief Software Engr @ Visa, Dir Ecosystem Fund Progra @ Machinefi , Engr Creative @ Harmony, Blockchain Validator @ Stakefish, Principal Prod Mgr @ Okx, Fintech Policy Analyst @ Consumer R, Cryptography Hardware Eng @ Fabric, Strategic Partnership Mgr @ Leading Fi.Explore more at at kaamvaam.com

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blockchain (7) user experience (5) data sharding (4) smart contracts (4) community-driven (4) crypto (4) asynchronous coordination (3) Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (2) infrastructure (2) micro-payments (2)

📍 Locations

Palo Alto (5) San Jose (5) Menlo Park (2) Foster City (1) Santa Clara (1) Sunnyvale (1)
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Visa

Chief Software Engineer Foster City
Skills & Focus: digital platforms, Visa Token Services, Visa Click to Pay, e-commerce, payment industry standards, EMVCo, W3C, secure remote commerce, checkout experience, security
About the Company: Visa is a global payments technology company that enables digital payments for consumers, businesses, financial institutions, and governments.

Machinefi Lab

Director, Ecosystem Fund Programs Menlo Park
Skills & Focus: Ecosystem Fund, investment opportunities, Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks, DePIN, blockchain technology, venture capital, sourcing, analyzing, IoT, infrastructure
About the Company: At MachineFi Lab, we're actively building a fairer, safer, and more rewarding Internet of Things (IoT) through Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (…
Experience: Solid venture capital experience
Head of Investor Relations Menlo Park
Skills & Focus: Investor Relations, Blockchain, Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks, Investor Community, Strategic Positioning, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Equity Research, Stakeholder Management, Compelling Roadmap
About the Company: MachineFi Lab is at the forefront of building a new reward economy through the Internet of Things (IoT) with a focus on Decentralized Physical Infrastructure N…

Harmony

Engineer / Creative Palo Alto
Skills & Focus: blockchain, data sharding, micro-payments, smart contracts, zero-knowledge proofs, user experience, prototyping, debugging, product design, community-driven
About the Company: Harmony is an open blockchain with data sharding and fast finality. Our mission is to scale trust and create a radically fair economy. Our platform is decentra…
Experience: Deep understanding of how bytes work, prototyping, debugging, writing updates and coordinating with engineers; for creatives, expertise in user experience, product design and brand management.
Type: Full-time
Blockchain Engineer / Product Designer Palo Alto
Skills & Focus: blockchain, data sharding, smart contracts, user experience, community-driven, system design, prototyping, metrics, decentralization, asynchronous coordination
About the Company: Harmony is an open blockchain with data sharding and fast finality. Our mission is to scale trust and create a radically fair economy. Our platform is decentra…
Experience: Deep understanding of bytes, product design expertise
Type: Full-time
Engineer or Product Designer Palo Alto
Skills & Focus: blockchain, data sharding, smart contracts, micro-payments, decentralized, scalable, user experience, product launch, asynchronous coordination, community-driven
About the Company: Harmony is an open blockchain with data sharding and fast finality. Our platform is decentralized, scalable, and secure to settle any transactions without trus…
Experience: Deep understanding of how bytes work, experience in prototyping, debugging, and user experience analysis.

Stakefish

Blockchain Validator Palo Alto
Skills & Focus: Proof of Stake, blockchains, validators, decentralized, global team, infrastructure, crypto, 24/7 coverage, security features, monitoring
About the Company: We are building the infrastructure backbone of the blockchain ecosystem and paving the way to a decentralized future.
Type: Full-time

Okx

Principal Product Manager San Jose
Skills & Focus: product management, DeFi, crypto markets, yield products, blockchain, on-chain lending, staking, liquidity provisioning, tokenized assets, RWA
About the Company: OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX …
Experience: 10+ years in product management or adjacent leadership roles, with 5+ years deeply embedded in DeFi, crypto markets, or yield products.
Salary: $198,765.00 to $328,308.0
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Competitive total compensation package, L&D programs, Education subsidy, team building programs, wellness and meal allo…
Listing Manager San Jose
Skills & Focus: blockchain, crypto, research, business negotiations, market trends, communication skills, project development, crypto funds, performance bonus, healthcare schemes
About the Company: OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX …
Experience: 1 year of experience in crypto or 2 years of experience in finance.
Salary: $114,000 to $171,000
Benefits: Competitive total compensation package, L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development, Vario…

Consumer Reports

Fintech Policy Analyst San Jose
Skills & Focus: Fintech, Digital Marketplace, Financial Technology, Consumer Protections, Policy Advocacy, Regulatory Strategy, Financial Services, Artificial Intelligence, Cryptocurrency, Stakeholder Engagement
About the Company: Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to a fair and just marketplace for consumers. We advocate for fairness and justice to prot…
Experience: Minimum of 5 years
Salary: $85-$90K annually for Washington, D.C. metro area; $89-$95K annually for California
Type: Hybrid
Benefits: Medical benefits include behavioral health coverage, family planning, and a generous 401K match

Okx

Product Lead San Jose
Skills & Focus: product roadmaps, global regulations, user experience, core product modules, scalability, product lifecycle, market research, web3 products, crypto, blockchain
About the Company: OKX is a leading crypto exchange and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX i…
Experience: Proven experience in web3 products or related crypto/blockchain products. Crypto wallet experience is a plus.
Salary: $198,765.00 to $328,708.00
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Competitive total compensation package, L&D programs and Education subsidy, team building programs and company events, …
Crypto Product Manager San Jose
Skills & Focus: crypto, product management, user growth, product development, market research, financial services, DeFi, stake products, analytical skills, collaboration
About the Company: OKX is a leading crypto exchange and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps).
Experience: 7 years or more in product management, preferably in the financial services industry or crypto industry.
Salary: $159,012.00 to $328,708.00
Benefits: Competitive total compensation package, L&D programs and Education subsidy, various team-building programs and company …

Fabric

Cryptography Hardware Engineer Santa Clara
Skills & Focus: cryptography, hardware, zero knowledge proofs, ZKP protocols, secure computation, programming, cryptographic algorithms, framework improvement, customer advisory, cryptocurrency
About the Company: Fabric believes hardware determines the boundaries of humanity's collective creativity and imagination. We are building hardware for the next generation of cry…
Experience: deep knowledge of cryptography, programming skills, experience working with cryptocurrency or cryptographic products and LLVM
Salary: unknown
Type: unknown
Benefits: unknown

Leading Fintech Company

Strategic Partnership Manager - Digital Payments Sunnyvale
Skills & Focus: digital wallets, partnership management, strategic growth, payment facilitators, cross-functional collaboration, FI cooperation, local regulation compliance, fx quotation, liquidity management, travel in US region
About the Company: A leading fintech company in the US region providing innovative digital payment solutions.
Experience: More than 5 years, with at least 3 years in financial institutions or digital payment sectors
Salary: $109,200 - $255,600 annually
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, eligibility for discretionary bonuses and/or incentives.