Staff Software Engineer, Blockchain at PAXOS GLOBAL PTE LTD

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Dec, 25

Salary

228944.0

Posted On

25 Sep, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Distributed Systems, Software Development, Blockchain, Microservices, Cloud-Native Technologies, Technical Leadership, Mentoring, Automation, Operational Efficiency, AI Tools, Performance Optimization, Security, Scalability, Reliability, Observability, Collaboration

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About Paxos Today’s financial infrastructure is archaic, expensive, inefficient and risky — supporting a system that leaves out more people than it lets in. So we’re rebuilding it. We’re on a mission to open the world’s financial system to everyone by enabling the instant movement of any asset, any time, in a trustworthy way. For over a decade, we’ve built blockchain infrastructure that tokenizes, custodies, trades and settles assets for the world’s leading financial institutions, like PayPal, Venmo, Mastercard and Interactive Brokers. About the team The Blockchain Engineering team is responsible for building and maintaining the core infrastructure that powers Paxos’ issuance of tokenized assets. Our engineers are passionate about designing and implementing secure, scalable, and high-performance systems that ensure the seamless creation, management, and transfer of digital assets. We work closely with product, operations, and compliance teams to drive innovation in financial technology while maintaining the highest standards of reliability and security. About the role As a Staff Software Engineer, Blockchain at Paxos, you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and optimizing software solutions that support the issuance of digital assets, including stablecoins and other tokenized financial instruments. You will leverage your expertise in distributed systems and modern software development practices to ensure the scalability, security, and efficiency of our platform. What you’ll do 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. About you 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 Important Notice for Paxos Applicants We’ve become aware of fraudulent accounts posting as Paxos recruiters on LinkedIn and other platforms. These scammers attempt to deceive applicants into paying for job opportunities or providing personal financial information. To verify a legitimate Paxos recruiter: We only use @paxos.com email addresses We never ask for payment or financial details to apply, interview, or work here For technical roles, we do not perform a coding interview without prior screening by our engineering team Thanks for your interest in Paxos! Pay and benefits Paxos offers a competitive total compensation and benefits package, including equity and bonuses based on both your individual performance and company performance. Eligibility for bonuses is dependent on job level, and actual salary within the range depends on your skills, experience, and qualifications. Expected range for the base salary component for candidates located within the United States is: $194,603—$228,944 USD

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Responsibilities

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will design, build, and optimize software solutions for the issuance of digital assets. You will lead cross-team projects to enhance performance, security, and developer experience.