Software Engineer - Steller

You will be instrumental in researching and integrating blockchain technologies into the platform. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with foundations and developers to understand blockchain protocols and on-chain projects, and applying that knowledge to implement new features within the platform. You will focus on external protocol integration patterns and internal wallet infrastructure, bridging on-chain capabilities with wallet features for customers.

Responsibilities

• Implement modern backend applications and infrastructure in a microservices architecture, using the latest technologies and development practices.
• Deep dive into the latest blockchain technology and become an expert in the fundamentals, protocols, and features of the chains we support.
• Collaborate effectively with developers, engineers, and other roles while demonstrating strong independent problem-solving abilities.
• Contribute to production reliability through on-call participation, incident response, and post-incident follow-ups.

Requirements

• 5+ years of backend development experience in Go, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript
• 3+ years of hands-on blockchain development experience
• Experience working on high-scale distributed systems
• Understanding of microservices architecture and API design
• Knowledge of consensus mechanisms, cryptographic primitives, and distributed systems
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Benefits

• Equity grant
• Very generous benefits