Staff Software Engineer Backend (Web3)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer Backend (Web3): Develop and optimize high-volume, high-availability backend systems and infrastructure for a leading multi-chain crypto wallet. Focus on distributed systems, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation in a blockchain environment. Focus on designing scalable backend services, improving developer experience, and integrating cutting-edge crypto technologies.

Location: Remote

Salary: $200,000–$250,000

Company

hirify.global is a leading self-custodial crypto wallet supporting multiple blockchains including Solana, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Polygon, with over 15 million monthly active users.

What you will do

• Lead backend engineering efforts focusing on high-availability and scalable distributed systems.
• Own and improve paved path/service standards and major developer experience initiatives.
• Design and optimize CI/CD pipelines for backend deployments.
• Work with Kubernetes, AWS, and Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform and Pulumi.
• Ensure strong code quality, testing, and observability practices.
• Contribute to open and community-driven platform development.

Requirements

• Proven backend engineering experience with distributed systems fundamentals.
• Hands-on Rust experience.
• Experience with Kubernetes, AWS, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform/Pulumi).
• Strong code quality, testing, and observability practices.
• English proficiency at least B2 level.
• Remote work capability.

Nice to have

• TypeScript experience.
• Experience in blockchain-based products.
• Knowledge of Kafka, Flink, Spark, or other data streaming/storage platforms.
• Service mesh exposure.
• Familiarity with crypto and Web3 technologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance fully covered.
• Stipend for remote work setup and flexible working hours.
• Unlimited vacation policy.
• 401(k) retirement plan and monthly wellness and weekly meal benefits.
• Global off-sites and inclusive, diverse work environment.