Staff Backend Engineer (Web3)

TL;DR

Staff Backend Engineer (Web3): Building and scaling feature-rich, well-tested backend applications for a high-volume NFT marketplace with an accent on event-driven architecture, blockchain indexing, and scalable order management systems. Focus on designing low latency, highly performant systems, mentoring team members, and driving architectural excellence.

Location: Remote (US)

Salary: $190,000–$345,000

Company

hirify.global is a leading platform in the crypto space enabling user-owned economies through NFTs and digital assets.

What you will do

• Define and execute technical vision for next-generation scalable, event-driven backend architecture
• Develop reliable, low latency marketplace infrastructure processing billions in transactions daily
• Build performant blockchain indexing systems, order management, and API endpoints
• Promote best practices in building event-driven, live systems
• Mentor and lead team members to uphold architectural rigor and code quality

Requirements

• At least 6 years of software engineering experience
• Expertise in event-driven system design using Kafka, Flink, Debezium
• Strong proficiency in JVM languages such as Kotlin or Java
• Deep knowledge of database schema design for scalable applications
• Interest in leveraging AI tools to improve efficiency
• Passion for blockchain technology, NFTs, and digital ownership is a plus

Culture & Benefits

• 100% coverage of dental, vision, and medical for employees; 90% for dependents
• Flexible time off policy to support work-life balance
• 16 weeks paid parental leave plus additional weeks for birthing parent
• Access to mental health support with therapy and coaching sessions
• 11 company holidays and Fidelity 401K plan
• Internet/mobile reimbursement, WFH stipend, and MacBook Pro provided
• Weekly $50 Uber Eats credit and company retreats for team bonding