Blockchain Engineer - Director- Software Engineering

Profile Description

We’re seeking someone to join our WM Technology team as a Blockchain Engineer, in Middle Office Platforms to join our blockchain engineering projects focused on building scalable, secure, and regulatory-compliant solutions for digital assets, tokenization, and decentralized finance (DeFi). This role combines deep technical expertise in blockchain systems with strong leadership to deliver enterprise-grade products for global markets

In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities.

This is Director position that develops and maintains software solutions that support business needs.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

What you’ll do in the role:

· Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of blockchain engineers, smart contract developers, and backend/frontend developers.
· Define the engineering roadmap for blockchain infrastructure, tokenization platforms, and digital asset services.
· Participate in design, architecture, and implementation of blockchain-based solutions, ensuring security, scalability, and compliance with applicable regulations.
· Collaborate with product, compliance, and operations teams to define technical requirements.
· Evaluate and integrate blockchain protocols (Ethereum, Polygon, Hyperledger, Canton, etc.) based on product needs.
· Manage the release lifecycle, CI/CD pipelines, and production reliability.
· Implement and enforce best practices for code quality, testing, and security.
· Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging standards, and evolving regulatory frameworks in digital assets.

What you’ll bring to the role:

· At least 7+ years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role with Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field
· 3+ years in blockchain and tokenization strongly preferred
· 5+ years in an engineering role managing distributed teams.
· Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure) and DevOps tools.
· Strong knowledge of blockchain architecture, consensus algorithms, smart contracts, and cryptographic primitives.
· Experience with Solidity, Rust, Go, or similar languages for blockchain development.
· Familiarity with custodial and non-custodial wallet infrastructure, key management, and secure signing.
· Understanding of token standards (ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1400, etc.) and on/off-chain settlement workflows.
· Proven track record of delivering enterprise-grade software systems at scale.
· Experience in regulated financial services or fintech.
· Knowledge of DvP (Delivery versus Payment) and tokenized securities workflows.
· Experience with Web3.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years.  Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.