Remote (Global) Full-time

Phantom is hiring a Staff Software Engineer, Backend

About the Role

Phantom is looking for a Staff Software Engineer, Backend to play a critical role in shaping the technical direction of our backend systems and infrastructure. You will focus on building high-volume, high-availability solutions for a modern financial platform.

What You'll Do

  • Shape the technical direction of backend systems and infrastructure.
  • Focus on building high-volume, high-availability solutions for a modern financial platform.

What We're Looking For

  • Proven backend engineering experience with distributed systems fundamentals.
  • Direct ownership of paved path / service standards or major DevEx initiatives.
  • CI/CD pipeline design and optimization for backend deployments.
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes, AWS, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform/Pulumi).
  • Strong code quality, testing, and observability practices.
  • Hands-on Rust experience.
  • Demonstrated interest in open and community-driven platforms.

Nice to Have

  • Hands-on TypeScript experience.
  • 1+ years experience in a blockchain based product.
  • Kafka / Flink / Spark or other data streaming/storage platforms.
  • Service mesh exposure.
  • Crypto/web3 familiarity.

Technical Stack

  • Rust, Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, Pulumi, TypeScript, Kafka, Flink, Spark

Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive salary and equity.
  • Comprehensive insurance (medical/dental/vision) — 100% covered.
  • Stipend for your ideal remote set-up.
  • Flexible hours and a supportive remote environment.
  • Unlimited vacation.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Monthly wellness benefit.
  • Weekly meal benefit.
  • Global off-sites.
  • Compensation: $200,000 to $250,000 + equity.

Work Mode

This is a global remote position.

We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply. We’re committed to building an inclusive, supportive place for you to do the best work of your career.

Required Skills
RustKubernetesAWSTerraformPulumiTypeScriptKafkaFlinkSparkDistributed SystemsAPI DevelopmentSystem DesignMicroservicesCloud InfrastructureData Streaming
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Phantom

Phantom is the modern money app used by tens of millions around the world. The product combines everything people need to manage, spend, and grow their money in one simple, intuitive experience, bringing all the control and flexibility of crypto-powered finance into mainstream consumer finance.

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Category backend
Posted 7 months ago