MLabs is hiring a Principal Blockchain Engineer - Minter Systems to spearhead the development of institutional-grade infrastructure for automated on-chain minting and cross-chain stablecoin liquidity. This role begins as a Senior Individual Contributor with broad autonomy and is designed to evolve into a technical leadership position.
What You'll Do
- Design and develop automated on-chain minting and cross-chain stablecoin liquidity management solutions.
- Engineer institutional-grade infrastructure with high uptime, automation, and operational resilience.
- Deploy modern web applications, CLI tools, and lightweight UIs using best practices for security, compliance, and high availability.
- Implement robust monitoring and alerting systems to deliver high-uptime, low-latency user experiences.
- Collaborate with operators and control function teams to build tools and interfaces that enhance customer experience, treasury operations, and risk management workflows.
- Promote engineering excellence, mentor mid-level engineers, conduct code reviews, and foster a culture of knowledge sharing.
What We're Looking For
- 7+ years of professional software engineering experience.
- Strong proficiency in TypeScript and solid expertise in Python and SQL.
- Proficient in smart contract development for EVM-compatible chains.
- Advanced backend experience (Node.js, Python, or similar) and a proven history of building scalable RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
- Direct experience with DeFi applications (lending, AMMs, stablecoins) and the ability to design and implement complex on-chain financial logic.
- Practical experience deploying and managing applications across multi-region cloud platforms and proficiency with CI/CD processes and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Comfortable working across the stack, from backend systems and APIs to CLI tools and lightweight UIs.
- Must be based outside of the United States.
Nice to Have
- Prior experience with the Fireblocks API.
- Experience designing infrastructure that supports real-world financial operations and meets institutional reliability expectations.
Technical Stack
- TypeScript, Python, SQL
- EVM-compatible chains, Node.js
- RESTful APIs, GraphQL
- Docker, Kubernetes
Team & Environment
You will work directly with the project Head and CTO within a high-autonomy, delivery-focused culture that emphasizes team-oriented collaboration.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $200K - $225K + equity/token grant.
- Comprehensive healthcare insurance coverage.
- Well-being allowance and a gym membership.
- Annual development budget for skill enhancement, including opportunities to participate in conferences and on-site company events worldwide.
- Access to top-notch IT equipment to tailor your workspace.
- Full remote flexibility (outside of the US).
Work Mode
This is a fully remote role for candidates based in Europe or on the East Coast for South America/Canada.
At MLabs, we are committed to offering equal opportunities to all candidates. We ensure no discrimination, accessible job adverts, and providing information in accessible formats. Our goal is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all.
