Tether Operations Limited is hiring a Backend Engineer - Wallets (100% Remote)

About the Role

The role involves developing and maintaining backend services for digital wallet infrastructure, focusing on reliability, efficiency, and integration with blockchain technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable backend systems for wallet functionality
• Ensure secure handling of cryptographic operations and key management
• Collaborate with frontend teams to deliver seamless API integrations
• Optimize system performance and response times under high load
• Maintain high availability and fault tolerance across distributed systems
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments
• Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions
• Integrate with blockchain networks and monitor transaction flows
• Implement monitoring and alerting for critical services
• Support compliance with security and regulatory standards
• Work with containerized environments and orchestration tools
• Contribute to documentation for internal and external use
• Stay current with advancements in blockchain and backend technologies
• Assist in defining technical roadmaps for wallet services

Nice to Have

• Experience working with cryptocurrency wallets or exchanges
• Contributions to open-source blockchain projects
• Knowledge of zero-knowledge proofs or advanced cryptography
• Experience in high-security financial systems
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for digital assets
• Exposure to formal verification methods for smart contracts
• Background in fintech or decentralized applications
• Understanding of consensus algorithms and node operation

Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience and location

Work Arrangement

100% remote

Team

Part of a global engineering team focused on blockchain infrastructure

Why Join Us

• You will work on core infrastructure powering global financial transactions
• Opportunity to shape engineering practices in a fast-evolving domain
• Collaborative environment with technically strong peers

What We Value

• Ownership of technical solutions from design to deployment
• Clear communication across time zones and disciplines
• Commitment to security and system integrity

Not applicable due to fully remote structure