Principal Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Principal Engineer (Fintech): Defining the next generation of technical architecture and AI-powered platform evolution for a global payments infrastructure with an accent on fintech rails, stablecoins, and AI-driven operations. Focus on architecting scalable distributed systems, leading AI transformation, and integrating blockchain/stablecoin infrastructure.

Location: Remote (Preferred locations: Toronto, Ottawa, or California)

Company

hirify.global is building the future of global payments infrastructure through modern fintech rails, stablecoin innovation, and AI-driven operations.

What you will do

• Define and drive long-term technical architecture strategy for core platform systems and high-volume B2B fintech products.
• Lead AI transformation initiatives, designing systems leveraging AI agents, LLM workflows, and intelligent automation.
• Shape the strategy for crypto, blockchain, and stablecoin infrastructure, including secure integrations with digital asset ecosystems.
• Mentor senior engineers and technical leads to raise the overall bar for architecture, code quality, and execution.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to translate business priorities into scalable technical solutions and influence the organizational roadmap.

Requirements

• 12–18 years of software engineering experience with a proven track record at Staff+ or Principal level.
• Deep expertise in backend systems, APIs, microservices, and scalable distributed cloud-native architectures.
• Experience working in high-growth fintech or modern technology companies.
• Strong hands-on coding and architecture capabilities.
• Exceptional systems-thinking and ability to influence technical direction without direct authority.

Nice to have

• Experience in B2B fintech environments.
• Exposure to crypto, blockchain, stablecoins, or digital asset infrastructure.
• Experience with AI/ML systems, LLM integrations, or AI-enabled platforms.
• Previous experience at modern fintechs such as Stripe, Coinbase, Block, Brex, or similar AI-native startups.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to shape the future of global payments and fintech infrastructure.
• Work on cutting-edge AI and stablecoin initiatives.
• High-impact role with direct executive visibility.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.
• Competitive compensation and meaningful equity upside.