Career Renew ยท 3 months ago
Principal Software Engineer - US - Crypto
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
$220K/yr - $300K/yr
10+ years expCareer Renew is recruiting for a Principal Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and scaling of core backend systems for a client in the blockchain and fintech space. This fully remote role involves making key architectural decisions, mentoring engineers, and ensuring the platform's performance under high-stakes financial workflows.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of scalable, secure backend services and APIs
Define and evolve architecture for databases, microservices, and integrations
Own mission-critical projects end to end, from requirements to production and iteration
Troubleshoot and resolve complex performance and reliability challenges at scale
Drive improvements to CI/CD, observability, and engineering processes across teams
Collaborate with leadership to shape roadmap priorities and long-term technical vision
Mentor engineers, promote best practices, and represent us in client discussions
Qualification
Required
10+ years of backend software engineering, with leadership in fintech or blockchain
Mastery of TypeScript plus one or more systems languages (Rust, Go, C++)
Proven track record building scalable APIs, infrastructure, and developer platforms
Deep expertise with databases (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, NoSQL) and cloud (AWS)
Strong knowledge of microservices, CI/CD pipelines, observability, and SSDLC
Familiar with applied cryptography, PKI, and secure backend architectures
Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and ability to influence technical direction
Benefits
Healthcare
401K
Travel expenses
Company
Career Renew
Career Renew aims to transform the job search process by making it easier for candidates
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase