# Software Engineer - Smart Contract, Bridge

**Company:** [Stripe](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/stripe)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA, New York, NY
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Solidity, Ethereum, Solana, Smart Contracts, Stablecoins, Defi, Evm, Stellar, Cryptography, Blockchain
**Posted:** 2026-02-14

> Build and optimize smart contracts, multi-chain hot wallets, and monitoring systems for stablecoin payments infrastructure. Requires 5+ years experience with Solidity, Ethereum/Solana, and blockchain protocols.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Build out multi-chain hot wallet infrastructure to support increased reliability of our payments.
- Build smart contracts to increase hot wallet payment throughput.
- Build smart contract platform to issue custom stablecoins across multiple blockchains (EVM, Solana, Stellar, etc).
- Build smart contract monitoring systems to detect anomalous events (especially related to minting and burning).
- Design and develop blockchain-based applications and protocols to support stablecoin transactions and integrations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Implement and maintain smart contracts, ensuring security and efficiency.
- Perform thorough testing and debugging of blockchain applications.
- Optimize blockchain performance and scalability.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in blockchain technology and integrate relevant advancements into our solutions.
- Provide technical guidance and support to other team members.
- Contribute to the overall architecture and design of our blockchain systems.

## Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience (open to various seniority levels).
- Strong proficiency in blockchain platforms such as Ethereum, Solana or others.
- Experience with smart contract development using **Solidity** or other relevant languages.
- Deep understanding of cryptographic principles and blockchain protocols.
- Experience with decentralized finance (**DeFi**) and stablecoins is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of security best practices in blockchain development.
- Strong sense of ownership and ability to lead product design and direction.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Growth mindset and curiosity to dive into the unknown.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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