Mesh · 12 hours ago
Staff Backend Engineer
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
8+ years expMesh is a company focused on enabling consumers to pay and be paid with any asset, particularly in the realm of crypto payments. They are seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to architect and build the foundation of a global crypto payments network, working across the full stack and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive technical decisions and product strategy.
CryptocurrencyFinancial ServicesFinTechPayments
Responsibilities
Own and drive the roadmap, and implementation for multiple areas of focus, balancing short- and long-term priorities against various business needs
Drive technical architecture decisions and system designs
Provide technical leadership across teams
Collaborate closely with leadership, product, and teams to set strategy
Develop and maintain backend services and APIs
Work closely with Azure cloud services for deployment and scalability
Conduct thorough testing, debugging, and prompt resolution of software defects
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies
Create high-quality, efficient, and reliable code following best practices
Optimize performance and scalability of backend systems for handling large data volumes
Stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in fintech/crypto and backend development
Build crypto first and secure products to facilitate traditional financial activity, such as payments, transfers etc
Drive software best practices and architectural considerations on a project-wide level
Champion best practices in software engineering, infrastructure as code, and DevSecOps
Qualification
Required
8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in fintech or payments infrastructure
Strong backend skills in one or more of: C#, C++, Go, Java, Python
Proficiency in cloud-native development (Azure), Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD tooling
A security first mindset: with good knowledge of common security concepts such as AuthN, AuthZ, SAML, API security, encryption etc
An understanding of crypto concepts such as blockchains, RPCs, self custody wallets etc
Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles and microservices architecture
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and make critical decisions under pressure
A passion for innovation, learning, and growth. Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to thrive in a startup environment
Preferred
Prior experience leading engineering in a high-growth startup environment is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family
Unlimited PTO
Dedicated budget for courses, conferences, and certifications
Top-tier tools and equipment
Company
Mesh
Mesh is the first global crypto payment network, connecting hundreds of platforms to enable seamless digital asset payments and conversions.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$124.5MKey Investors
Moderne PassportParadigmQuantumLight
2025-08-14Series Unknown
2025-04-10Non Equity Assistance
2025-03-11Series B· $82M
Leadership Team
Bam Azizi
CEO & Cofounder
Adam Israel
Co-Founder and COO
Recent News
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