Senior Software Engineer, Wallets
Senior engineer building scalable backend services and APIs for Stellar wallet products and developer tooling. Requires 5+ years experience, strong CS fundamentals, and production web services experience.
Stellar
Open-source blockchain for global payments and asset tokenization
crypto & web3San Francisco, CA51-200BootstrappedHybridFounded 2014Salary transparent
About
The Stellar Development Foundation builds and maintains the Stellar network, a public open-source blockchain enabling fast, low-cost cross-border payments, asset tokenization, and DeFi applications. It serves builders, institutions, and users seeking equitable access to global financial systems. As a nonprofit, SDF supports ecosystem growth through grants, funding, and technical resources to solve real-world financial inclusion challenges.
Tech stack
C++RustGoPythonJavaC#PrometheusNode.jsClickHouseSentryBigQueryKubernetesSolutions ArchitectureEvent ProductionAWSGCPGitHubJavaScriptcode review
Perks & benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceGym reimbursementWellbeing benefitsPaid parental leaveFlexible time off401k matchCommuter benefitsCompany retreats
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