Skyfire · 3 months ago
Senior Backend Engineer
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelSkyfire is building the payment backbone for the emerging machine economy, aiming to create a financial system that allows seamless transactions between AI and machines. As a Backend Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing core backend components, optimizing performance, and mentoring junior engineers to ensure the successful implementation of high-speed machine-to-machine payments.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Financial ServicesPayments
Responsibilities
Design and develop core backend components, including smart contract integrations, payment processing logic, and APIs
Implement scalable blockchain solutions for on-chain machine payments with high throughput and low latency
Collaborate closely with product to translate requirements into robust, maintainable technical solutions
Optimize performance for speed, scalability, and cost-efficiency across distributed systems
Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence and innovation
Stay ahead of the curve on blockchain, smart contracts, and AI technologies — integrating them where they create real impact
Qualification
Required
A self-starter mindset and the drive to tackle big challenges head-on
Strong TypeScript proficiency and Node.js backend development expertise
Experience with PostgreSQL or MySQL and sound database design skills
Solid system design skills to scale from 10s to 1000s of RPS
Familiarity with CI/CD, Kubernetes, and Docker for smooth build and deployment
Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) — including networking fundamentals like load balancers and firewalls
Strong skills in testing, debugging, and reliability engineering
Preferred
Experience with REST or GraphQL APIs (design + integration)
Knowledge of OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SSO, and RBAC
Understanding of time complexity and system performance optimization
Familiarity with NoSQL / Key-Value Stores
Awareness of security best practices for authentication, authorization, and encryption
Web3 / blockchain experience — especially smart contracts and dApps
Benefits
Competitive cash + equity package — we believe in rewarding impact.
Healthcare coverage for you and your family.
Fast-growth startup environment — with real ownership from day one.
Collaborative, high-impact culture — where innovation and execution thrive.
Company
Skyfire
Skyfire is the Agentic Commerce Platform built to let AI agents operate in the real economy with verified Know Your Agent (KYA) identity and native payments.
Founded in 2022
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$9MKey Investors
a16z crypto
2024-09-09Seed· $0.5M
2024-08-21Seed· $8.5M
Leadership Team
Amir Sarhangi
CEO and Founder
Craig DeWitt
Founder
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