Mesh is hiring a Staff Backend Engineer to architect and build the foundational systems for the world’s first global crypto payments network. In this role, you’ll operate across the full stack, drive key technical decisions, and shape the future of digital finance by developing secure and scalable financial experiences.
What You'll Do
- Own and drive the roadmap and implementation for multiple areas of focus.
- Drive technical architecture decisions and system designs.
- Provide technical leadership across teams.
- Collaborate closely with leadership, product, and teams to set strategy.
- Develop and maintain backend services and APIs.
- Work closely with Azure cloud services for deployment and scalability.
- Conduct thorough testing, debugging, and prompt resolution of software defects.
- Create high-quality, efficient, and reliable code following best practices.
- Optimize performance and scalability of backend systems for handling large data volumes.
- Build crypto first and secure products to facilitate traditional financial activity, such as payments and transfers.
- Drive software best practices and architectural considerations on a project-wide level.
- Champion best practices in software engineering, infrastructure as code, and DevSecOps.
What We're Looking For
- 8+ years of software engineering experience.
- At least 3 years in fintech or payments infrastructure.
- Strong backend skills in one or more of: C#, C++, Go, Java, Python.
- Proficiency in cloud-native development (Azure), Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD tooling.
- A security first mindset with good knowledge of common security concepts such as AuthN, AuthZ, SAML, API security, encryption.
- An understanding of crypto concepts such as blockchains, RPCs, self custody wallets.
- Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles and microservices architecture.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and make critical decisions under pressure.
- A passion for innovation, learning, and growth. Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to thrive in a startup environment.
Nice to Have
- Prior experience leading engineering in a high-growth startup environment is a plus.
Technical Stack
- C#, C++, Go, Java, Python, Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform
Team & Environment
Work closely with cross-functional teams across engineering, product, and design.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary and equity.
- Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family.
- Unlimited PTO.
- Dedicated budget for courses, conferences, and certifications.
- Remote-friendly approach.
- Top-tier tools and equipment.
Work Mode
This role follows a hybrid work model based in San Francisco, CA.
Mesh Pay is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
