Paxos · 1 month ago
Staff Software Engineer, Blockchain
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
$195K/yr - $229K/yr
8+ years expPaxos is on a mission to open the world’s financial system to everyone by enabling the instant movement of any asset, any time, in a trustworthy way. As a Staff Software Engineer, Blockchain, you will design, build, and optimize software solutions that support the issuance of digital assets, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency of the platform.
BlockchainCryptocurrencyFinancial ServicesFinTech
Responsibilities
Define and implement technical strategy for stablecoin infrastructure platforms spanning transfers, stablecoin issuance, rewards and blockchain integrations
Architect core reusable services and APIs that drive reliable, compliant, and efficient asset movement across chains and external providers
Lead cross-team projects to improve performance, observability, security, and developer experience
Collaborate closely with staff engineers, tech leads, product, and operational partners to drive organizational change
Foster a culture of technical leadership, transparency, and high standards within and across teams
Mentor engineers at all levels to elevate system health and engineering best practices
Ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of our blockchain services through best practices in software design, testing, and deployment
Optimize existing blockchain infrastructure to enhance performance, reduce latency, and improve operational efficiency
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
Stay informed about emerging trends in blockchain, distributed systems, and financial technology to drive innovation within the team
Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and technical decision-making processes
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience building and scaling distributed systems in high-growth technology companies
Proven track record of leading complex technical initiatives from conception to delivery
Deep expertise in designing and implementing large-scale, high-performance systems
Strong experience with microservices architecture and cloud-native technologies
Experience mentoring engineers and driving technical excellence across teams
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical decisions across the organization
Track record of building automation systems and improving operational efficiency
Demonstrated experience using AI tools to improve how you work
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
Benefits
Equity
Bonuses based on both your individual performance and company performance
Company
Paxos
Paxos is a regulated financial institution building infrastructure to enable movement between physical and digital assets.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$543.48MKey Investors
MercadoLibreAlameda ResearchOak HC/FT
2022-01-20Corporate Round
2022-01-01Series Unknown· $5M
2021-04-29Series D· $300M
Leadership Team
Charles Cascarilla
CEO and Co-Founder
Richmond Teo
Co-Founder & CEO Asia
Recent News
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