Staff Software Engineer, Backend

Requirements

• Proven backend engineering experience with distributed systems fundamentals.
• Direct ownership of paved path / service standards or major DevEx initiatives.
• CI/CD pipeline design and optimization for backend deployments.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, AWS, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform/Pulumi).
• Strong code quality, testing, and observability practices.
• Hands-on Rust experience.
• Demonstrated interest in open and community-driven platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on TypeScript experience.
• 1+ years experience in a blockchain-based product.
• Kafka / Flink / Spark or other data streaming/storage platforms.
• Service mesh exposure.
• Crypto/web3 familiarity.

What You'll Be Doing

• Play a critical role in shaping the technical direction of backend systems and infra.
• Focus on high-volume, high-availability solutions for modern financial platforms.
• Join the mission to make the digital economy safe and easy to use for everyone.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity.
• Comprehensive insurance (medical/dental/vision) — 100% covered.
• Stipend for your ideal remote set-up.
• Flexible hours and a supportive remote environment.
• Unlimited vacation: Take time when you need it.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Monthly wellness benefit.
• Weekly meal benefit.
• Global off-sites.