Vice President, Software Engineering (Back-End) jobs in United States
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Galaxy · 13 hours ago

Vice President, Software Engineering (Back-End)

Galaxy is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, delivering solutions that accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence. The Vice President of Software Engineering will be responsible for designing and maintaining large-scale back-end systems, implementing microservices, and ensuring security compliance in back-end development.

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Responsibilities

Design and maintain large-scale back-end systems using Go (Golang)
Implement and optimize microservices using gRPC and Protocol Buffers
Build and manage containerized services and infrastructure (Docker, Kubernetes)
Ensure security compliance and best practices in back-end development
Work with cross-functional teams to resolve infrastructure and system issues
Monitor performance, reliability, and security of back-end services
Document system architecture, design, and deployment processes
Develop and support automation for back-end workflows
Contribute to technical decision-making and system design
Stay informed on industry trends and apply them to improve systems

Qualification

Go (Golang)GRPCContainerizationCloud platformsDevOps practicesNetwork protocolsSystem securityScriptingVersion controlProblem-solvingCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

6+ years of experience in back-end development, with a focus on Go (Golang)
Strong knowledge of gRPC and Protocol Buffers
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Good understanding of network protocols and system security
Familiarity with Envoy or similar service mesh tools
Proficient in scripting (Python, Bash, etc.)
Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Familiarity with version control (Git)
Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred

Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Jaeger)
Background in distributed systems and fault-tolerant design
Familiarity with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)

Benefits

Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
Flexible Time Off (i.e. unlimited paid vacation days)
Company paid Holidays (11)
Company paid sick leave
Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents
3% 401(k) company contribution
Generous paid Parental Leave
Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Headspace
Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
Free daily snacks in-office
Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
Employee Resource Groups

Company

Galaxy

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Galaxy is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, delivering solutions that accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence.

H1B Sponsorship

Galaxy has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (20)
2024 (5)
2023 (7)
2022 (14)
2021 (6)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$4.71B
Key Investors
Michael NovogratzHCM Capital
2025-12-11Post Ipo Debt· $50M
2025-10-27Post Ipo Debt· $1.15B
2025-10-10Post Ipo Equity· $460M

Leadership Team

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Sam Englebardt
Co-Founder and Partner
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Luka Jankovic
Portfolio Manager
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