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MLabs is hiring a Principal Blockchain Engineer - Minter Systems

About the Role

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.

Required Skills
TypeScriptPythonSQLEVM-compatible chainsNode.jsRESTful APIsGraphQLDockerKubernetesBlockchainSmart ContractsSystem DesignArchitectureDistributed Systems
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MLabs

A venture-backed financial technology firm dedicated to transforming the global movement of money through stablecoin infrastructure. Building a full-service platform designed to make issuing, managing, and integrating digital dollars seamless for developers, fintechs, and institutional partners.

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Posted 5 months ago