You will take full ownership of Soroban smart contracts—from design and implementation to deployment and long-term maintenance—on the Stellar blockchain. Your work will directly support a robust backend ecosystem that interfaces with multiple networks, including Stellar, EVM, and Solana, enabling seamless, high-throughput financial transactions and real-time data processing.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain smart contracts using Soroban, ensuring security, efficiency, and scalability
- Develop backend services in Node.js to integrate with decentralized networks and support mission-critical transaction flows
- Scale on-chain infrastructure to handle growing user demand across global markets
- Collaborate on architectural decisions that shape the evolution of the platform
- Contribute to shared systems across blockchain environments to enable interoperability
- Deliver new features iteratively, aligning with product goals and technical feasibility
Requirements
- Proven experience with the Stellar ecosystem, particularly Soroban development, tooling, and deployment workflows
- Strong command of Rust for secure and efficient smart contract development
- Familiarity with common smart contract vulnerabilities and secure coding practices
- Backend development experience using Node.js and scalable service architectures
- 2–10+ years of professional software engineering experience
Preferred Background
- Experience in fintech, especially with digital banking or card issuance systems
- Knowledge of Stellar’s legacy network operations
Technology Environment
Stellar, Soroban, Rust, Node.js, EVM, Solana, smart contract security, distributed systems, real-time data pipelines, scalable backend infrastructure
Benefits
- Unlimited paid time off, with at least 10 days required annually
- Flexible work model: choose to work remotely or in-office based on your productivity and comfort
- Stipend for home office setup for new team members
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for US-based employees and their dependents
- 100% company-paid life insurance for US employees
- 401(k) retirement plan with 4% employer match
- Equity options offered to all team members
- Access to company-issued cards to test and experience core financial products
- Health and wellness spending allowance via company card
- Regular team and company-wide gatherings, including domestic and international off-sites
Work Environment
This role supports a hybrid work model with full flexibility. You can choose your preferred workspace—home or office—based on what supports your best work. New hires receive a financial stipend to set up an efficient remote workspace.
Culture & Values
The team operates with transparency and minimal hierarchy, encouraging input from all levels. We value curiosity, initiative, and a shared commitment to building an open, accessible financial system. Engineers are empowered to explore ideas, influence product direction, and grow in alignment with both personal and organizational goals.
