Blockchain Development Manager, Digital Assets Technology
At Franklin Templeton, we’re advancing our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic firm spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that’s both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture to our global and diverse business, we provide opportunities to help you reach your potential while helping our clients reach theirs.
Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!
Position Summary:
Franklin Templeton is seeking a Blockchain Manager to lead the development and integration of decentralized technologies within our Digital Assets Technology group. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership to drive innovation, scalability, and operational excellence in tokenized financial products.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the design, development, and deployment of smart contracts and tokenization solutions across multiple blockchain platforms.
Manage and mentor a team of blockchain engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional collaboration with product, design, and operations teams.
Ensure secure, scalable architecture and adherence to best practices in blockchain development.
Evaluate emerging technologies and protocols to inform strategic decisions and expand capabilities.
Align technical initiatives with business goals and regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of experience in blockchain development, including 2+ years in a managerial or leadership role.
Proven experience deploying production-grade smart contracts and tokenization projects.
Experience with Solidity, Rust, or other blockchain programming languages, and familiarity with development tools such as Truffle, Hardhat, or Remix.
Strong understanding of blockchain architecture, cryptography, and smart contract security.
Familiarity with Solana, Aptos, and Layer 2 solutions (e.g., Arbitrum, Optimism).
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in financial markets and digital asset regulation.
Prior involvement in tokenizing mutual fund shares or similar financial instruments.
Familiarity with enterprise-grade blockchain integrations.
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Why Join Us?
At Franklin Templeton, you’ll be part of a team that’s shaping the future of finance through cutting-edge blockchain innovation. We offer a collaborative environment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the digital asset space.
Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards—monetary and non-monetary — designed to support their well-being and recognize their time, talents, and results. Along with base compensation, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, a 401(k) plan with a generous match, and recognition rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a range of competitive healthcare options, insurance, and disability benefits, employee stock investment program, learning resources, career development programs, reimbursement for certain education expenses, paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / leave / parental & caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays) and a motivational wellbeing program. We expect the annual salary for this position to range between $134,500 - $183,000 depending on location and level of relevant experience, plus discretionary bonus.
Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!
Our culture is shaped by the variety of perspectives and experiences brought by talent from around the world. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.
By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life’s adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have your needs covered. Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton.
Highlights of our benefits include:
Three weeks paid time off the first year
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to the IRS limits
Employee Stock Investment Program
Tuition Assistance Program
Purchase of company funds with no sales charge
Onsite fitness center and recreation center*
Onsite cafeteria*
*Only applicable at certain locations
Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton
Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
If you believe that you need an accommodation or adjustment to search for or apply for one of our positions, please send an email to accommodations@franklintempleton.com. In your email, please include the accommodation or adjustment you are requesting, the job title, and the job number you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. Please note that only accommodation requests will receive a response.
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