Director, Software Development Delivery
At R3, we envision a world where value flows freely, and business is conducted securely. Our mission is centered on empowering an open, trustworthy, and sustained digital economy. As a scaling organization with the resilience of a startup, we value every idea and embrace the diverse challenges each day brings.
We seek a forward-thinking leader well-versed in software development principles, architectural design, and emerging technologies to join our professional services team. The Director of Software Development Delivery role is central to shaping our product's technical direction and fostering innovation across the organization.
Key Duties:
** Leadership and Team Supervision:
Lead, guide, and motivate a team comprising software developers and architects.
Cultivate a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
Offer support and mentorship to team members, aiding in their personal and professional growth.
Enhance performance through effective goal setting, feedback mechanisms, and evaluations.
** Technical Strategy and Planning:
Articulate and champion the technical vision and strategic framework for R3's products and solutions.
Collaborate with diverse teams to synchronize technical endeavors with business objectives.
Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to influence decision-making and drive innovation.
Establish and uphold architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure scalability, reliability, and security.
** Software Development Lifecycle:
Supervise the full software development lifecycle, encompassing requirements gathering, deployment, and maintenance.
Uphold coding standards, quality benchmarks, and development best practices.
Propel continual enhancements in development processes, tools, and methodologies to amp up efficiency and productivity.
Evangelize an ethos of agility and flexibility, advocating for iterative development and rapid prototyping.
** Collaboration and Stakeholder Interaction:
Work closely with product management, engineering, and other teams to deliver top-notch software solutions.
Cultivate solid relationships with stakeholders, customers, and partners to grasp their needs and desires.
Act as a technical consultant offering insights and recommendations for strategic decision-making and product roadmap structuring.
Required Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience and skill in leadership and management within software development and architecture realms.
- Profound knowledge of software development methodologies, design patterns, and architectural principles.
- Practical exposure to modern development languages, frameworks, and tools like Java, Python, and JavaScript.
- Sound grasp of distributed systems, cloud computing, and microservices architecture.
- Exceptional communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic setting with an adeptness at adapting to changing priorities.
- Background in blockchain/DLT technology or financial services arena is advantageous.
R3 is a preeminent enterprise technology firm specializing in digital solutions for regulated financial sectors, augmenting market efficiency, transparency, and connectivity. Our commitment is building progressive markets and nurturing a dependable, trustworthy, and perpetual digital economy.
R3ers are rooted in our core values – Collaborative, Ownership, Bold, and Customer First – as reflected in our flagship DLT platform, Corda, and the R3 Digital Markets suite being embraced by leading financial market infrastructures (FMIs), exchanges, central banks, and commercial entities.
R3 proudly fosters an equal opportunity workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusivity across all attributes. Our support extends to individuals of varying ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, origins, disabilities, veterans, and cultures. At R3, we uphold an ethos that prizes individuality over conformity, viewing our collective variances as the cornerstone of our strength. If intrigued by the opportunity at R3, despite not meeting all criteria mentioned above, kindly share your CV/resume with us for potential consideration. We are always eager to connect with adventurous, collaborative individuals eager to join our team.
Founding Head of Engineering
DevOps Engineer
Responsibilities:
Architect zero-downtime multichain ops (Arbitrum/BASE rollups, fraud-proof autoscaling)
Design self-healing node clusters that counter NFT minting DDoS attacks in <5ms
Embed on-chain circuit breakers to halt exploits before they drain $CORE liquidity
Turn Discord FUD storms into infra stress metrics via custom LLM pipelines
You’re a Fit If:
You’ve slashed gas costs by 30%+ in past DeFi/GameFi projects (prove it)
Your idea of “monitoring” includes MEV bot behavior and DAO vote latency
You’ve built systems where “chaos testing” means simulating chain splits during PvP wars
You see player rage-quits as a critical infrastructure metric
Compensation:
Base + % of rescued gas fees (paid in $CORE)
NFT “Backbone” Pass (permanent % of protocol revenue)
DAO voting power scaled to uptime milestones (*99.99% SLA = veto rights*)
Founder Fellow
📍 Remote | 3-Month Contract
🚀 About Iron Key & Iron Key Capital
Iron Key, backed by Iron Key Capital, is a venture community and investment firm focused on liquid and venture opportunities in crypto, Web3, and AI. Our mission is to invest in and support Pre-Seed and Seed-stage startups, equipping founders and investors with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed.
We operate a blockchain innovation lab and incubate startups in venture infrastructure, fintech, IP ownership, and application development. Iron Key Capital is backed by 200+ global LPs, deploying $1M+ annually into emerging opportunities.
📢 The Opportunity: Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR)
We are seeking a technical co-founder or EIR to help bring a newly incubated venture infrastructure product to market. This is a 3-month remote contract role, ideal for builders with Web3 and AI experience who want to launch a company with hands-on support.
Iron Key has developed proprietary AI tools for internal workflows and is exploring opportunities to externalize these as software-based consulting services or standalone software products. As an EIR, you’ll play a critical role in shaping, launching, and scaling these innovations.
🔹 Key Responsibilities
Lead Startup Development – Take an incubated idea from concept to market launch.
Drive Innovation – Bring your own venture idea or work on an existing Iron Key product.
Strategic Execution – Develop and implement growth strategies.
Hands-on AI & Web3 Work – Build and iterate on cutting-edge solutions in AI and blockchain.
Leverage Resources – Work alongside investors, advisors, and a global network to accelerate your startup.
🎯 What We’re Looking For
Proven entrepreneurial experience – Ideally, you’ve built a startup before (even if it failed).
Deep Web3 or AI expertise – Hands-on experience in AI, blockchain, or fintech is a must.
Strong problem-solving mindset – Ability to pivot, adapt, and execute in fast-changing environments.
Leadership & Vision – You’re a self-starter who can drive a business forward.
🔥 Why Join Iron Key?
Founder-Centric Program – Hands-on support to launch a company.
Unmatched Network – Access to top investors, mentors, and builders in crypto and AI.
Long-Term Value – Lifetime membership in the Iron Key community & alumni network.
Fundraising Support – Get exposure to global investors and funding opportunities.
📩 Apply Now
If you're ready to build and scale a new venture, apply here:
👉 https://airtable.com/appfCDlkorF5FL3VZ/paggWhwbIDwnmlzlK/form
Job Opportunity: AI Engineer for UFO Image/video Authentication System 👽
About Us:
We are building a cutting-edge AI-powered system to analyze and authenticate UFO images using machine learning, computer vision, and blockchain verification. Our goal is to separate fact from fiction and create a decentralized, transparent UFO sighting database. We are looking for a talented AI Engineer to help develop this groundbreaking system.
Role: AI Engineer (Computer Vision & Machine Learning)
Location: Remote
Contract Type: Freelance / Full-time
Responsibilities:
🔹 Develop and train deep learning models (CNNs, GANs) to detect manipulated, AI-generated, or authentic UFO images.
🔹 Build a real-time image analysis system capable of categorizing UFO sightings.
🔹 Implement object recognition & anomaly detection to classify spacecraft, weather phenomena, and aircraft.
🔹 Integrate blockchain & decentralized storage (IPFS) for verified image records.
🔹 Develop a user submission & verification portal that allows experts to weigh in on authenticity.
Requirements:
✅ Strong experience in TensorFlow, PyTorch, or OpenCV for image recognition.
✅ Experience with YOLO or other object detection models.
✅ Knowledge of deepfake detection and GAN analysis.
✅ Experience with blockchain for data integrity (Polygon, Ethereum, or Hyperledger).
✅ Ability to process large-scale datasets from online sources & government archives.
Bonus Skills:
⭐ Background in astronomy, aerospace, or remote sensing.
⭐ Experience working with NASA, FAA, MUFON, or other UFO databases.
⭐ Previous work in forensic image analysis & metadata authentication.
Why Join Us?
🚀 Be part of a pioneering AI research project to uncover real UFO sightings.
🔍 Work with leading experts in AI, aerospace, and blockchain.
💰 Competitive pay in crypto, UTOP.
📩 Apply Now! Send your portfolio, GitHub, and resume. Let’s reveal the truth together! 👽📡
Junior Recruiter (Startup)
📌 Responsibilities:
Sourcing candidates for various roles (IT, marketing, sales, etc.).
Conducting initial screenings and interviews.
Managing candidate databases and maintaining communication throughout the hiring process.
Posting job openings on different platforms and social media.
Collaborating with department heads to identify hiring needs.
📌 Requirements:
6+ months of experience in recruitment or a strong desire to learn.
Understanding of sourcing techniques and candidate search methods.
Proficiency in job boards, and social media recruitment.
Ability to conduct interviews and assess candidates effectively.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
English at an Intermediate+ level (preferred).
📌 What We Offer:
Flexible schedule (remote).
Opportunity to grow in a dynamic startup environment.
Training and mentorship from the team.
Competitive salary.
📩 Interested? Send us your resume! 🚀