Staff Engineer / Architect (DeFi)

Want to learn more about this role and Jobot? Click our Jobot logo and follow our LinkedIn page! Job details DeFi startup is looking for an Staff Engineer / Architect to join their growing team! This Jobot Job is hosted by Sydney Weaver Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary $200,000 - $275,000 per year A Bit About Us Venture-backed DeFi startup is growing their engineering team! As a Staff Engineer / Architect, you’ll have the opportunity to craft the foundational architecture of a high-impact blockchain platform while mentoring a talented engineering team and driving strategic technical initiatives. Why join us? • 100% Remote (US and Canada based only) • Base salary + bonus + token package • Great health benefits package (100% employer paid for), PTO / Vacation, 401K + match • Positive culture, innovative team, and growth opportunity long term • Opportunity to make a high impact on both the company’s product and as well as the industry at large. • Joining an early stage high-growth startup backed by the same VC's behind OpenSea, Fireblocks, Airbnb, Twitter, Facebook, and more. Job Details In this role, you will lead the design and implementation of a scalable blockchain architecture aligned with business goals and industry best practices. You’ll collaborate with engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of components, oversee system upgrades, and implement strategies for performance optimization and infrastructure scaling. Acting as a technical leader, you’ll provide mentorship, conduct peer reviews, and represent the organization at industry events. Qualifications • 8-10+ years of experience in software architecture, with a strong focus on blockchain technologies and distributed systems. • Proven ability to design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance systems. • Deep knowledge of blockchain protocols, smart contracts, and consensus mechanisms. • Proficiency in programming languages like Solidity, Go, Rust, or similar. • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes). • Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking skills. • Exceptional communication and leadership abilities with a history of managing cross-functional teams. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button. Want to learn more about this role and Jobot? Click our Jobot logo and follow our LinkedIn page! Apply Job!