Technology Blockchain Developer Jobs in Missouri

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the enterprise framework that enables Circle’s products to scale securely, compliantly, and responsibly.
• Operate at the intersection of Product, Security, Compliance, Risk, Legal, Policy and Engineering, translating regulatory and risk requirements into product‑aligned strategies.
• Architect systems, governance models and organizational capabilities that provide risk‑based controls from inception to global scale.
• Represent Circle with regulators, auditors, partners and key customers, building external trust while establishing internal tooling, processes and teams.
• Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies, integrating innovation with security, integrity and regulatory alignment.
• Embed security, compliance and risk requirements directly into product design, roadmaps and engineering delivery processes.
• Enable rapid customer adoption by reducing friction through automation, scalable control frameworks and governance models.
• Evaluate emerging blockchain technologies, payment models and decentralized architectures, defining risk‑based approaches aligned with global regulatory expectations.
• Build and lead high‑performing teams across product security, compliance operations and risk management.
• Serve as an executive interface with regulators, auditors, partners and strategic customers on product‑related security and compliance matters.
• Monitor and interpret evolving AML, payments, cybersecurity and digital‑asset regulations, driving timely and pragmatic responses.
• Oversee product risk assessments, control design, monitoring, testing, reporting and remediation efforts.
• Guide remediation of security and compliance findings through collaborative leadership with engineering and system owners.

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years of experience in crypto, fintech, financial services or financial infrastructure.
• Deep technical and strategic knowledge of blockchain, distributed ledger technologies, decentralized finance, digital identity and emerging Web3 ecosystems.
• Proven experience designing and scaling product risk, compliance and security programs in highly regulated environments.
• 10+ years of experience leading high‑performing global teams.
• Experience securing and operating cloud‑native applications and services across AWS, GCP or similar platforms.
• Demonstrated success partnering with Product and Engineering leaders to deliver secure, compliant, customer‑centric products.
• Executive presence and experience interfacing with regulators, auditors and senior external stakeholders.
• Ability to lead through ambiguity, manage multiple fast‑moving priorities and build durable, scalable foundations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with regulatory and security frameworks such as ISO 27001/27002, NIST Cybersecurity Framework or similar standards.
• Advanced degree in computer science, cybersecurity, engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CEH, CCSK or similar.
• Builder’s mindset with passion for creating structure, clarity and velocity in complex environments.

Compensation

Base Pay Range: $317,500 – $365,000.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status, or any other protected status required by the laws in the locations where we hire. We participate in the E‑Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.