Paxos
Financial Technology
SeniorSoftwareEngineer,Custody
“Senior Software Engineer, Custody at Paxos. Skills: Software engineering, Distributed systems, Cloud-native services, Custody infrastructure. Architecting, building, and maintaining Paxos’ crypto custody infrastructure and applications. Design, develop, and maintain mission-critical custody systems across multiple blockchains”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver secure and scalable solutions; Execute complex projects; Enhance performance; Reduce latency; Improve operational efficiency
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills; Debugging; Analytical skills
First week of employment will be conducted in person at our New York City headquarters, Able to travel to and work from our New York City office for onboarding during the first week
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of software engineering experience, Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Golang or Java Kotlin, Rust, Python, or C++ also valued), Solid foundation in computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and distributed system design, Experience building and maintaining cloud-native services using tools such as Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka, and AWS, debugging and problem-solving skills, especially in production environments, Excellent collaboration and communication able to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Nice to Have
Experience working on high-throughput, low-latency systems, trading infrastructure, cryptography, or custody platforms is a plus, A passion for innovation and driving technical solutions to real-world problems
What You'll Do.
and maintaining Paxos’ crypto custody infrastructure and applications
and maintain mission-critical custody systems across multiple blockchains
Ensure the reliability
and scalability of our services
Optimize existing issuance infrastructure
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers
Stay informed about emerging trends
Participate in code reviews
Participate in architectural discussions
Participate in technical decision-making processes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, compliance, and infrastructure; Collaborate closely across functions to help shape our technological direction; Work effectively with cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Communication
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