Staff Software Engineer, Blockchain

Paxos is on a mission to open the world’s financial system to everyone by enabling the instant movement of any asset. 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.

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

Requirements:

• 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