Head of Cryptocurrency Research and Development

3 days ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Kone Staffing Solutions Full time
Role Overview

The Research Group Leader will play a pivotal role in driving our research and development efforts in the field of distributed ledger technology (DLT). This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to leverage their expertise in DLT to drive innovation and growth.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computer science or a related field, with at least five years of experience in DLT-related research. They will possess excellent project management skills, as well as the ability to provide thought leadership and high-level conceptualization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the development of a comprehensive R&D strategy for the Research Centre.
  • Leverage your expertise in DLT to drive innovation and growth.
  • Cultivate relationships with industry partners and stakeholders to advance our research and development goals.
  • Manage projects through planning of appropriate processes and policies to ensure Intellectual Property (IP) protection and technology transfer.
  • Lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers and data scientists to deliver technically complex outcomes related to cryptocurrency analytics, on- and off-chain data, and related blockchain protocols.

Requirements
  • Masters degree in computer science/engineering, information technology, or a related field.
  • At least five years of experience in technologies domain research within an R&D environment, ideally in blockchain, DLT, or cryptocurrency-related fields.
  • Proven track record in project management and research project leadership.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Conflict management skills.
  • Decisiveness and action orientation.


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