Senior Backend Engineer, Wallet

The world of digital assets is accelerating in speed, magnitude, and complexity, opening the door to new ways for leveraging the blockchain. Fireblocks’ platform and network provide the simplest and most secure way for companies to work with digital assets and it trusted by some of the largest financial institutions, banks, globally-recognized brands, and Web3 companies in the world, including BNY Mellon, BNP Paribas, ANZ Bank, Revolut, and thousands more.

About The Team

The wallet management team at Fireblocks is responsible for the software components that govern the creation, management, and usage of wallets and the infrastructure required to support them for both custodial and non-custodial setups. Among other responsibilities, the team reliably provides blockchain information, securely manages transfer venues, orchestrates account creation, and more—all in a secure, scalable, and robust manner. This is a technological team with a significant impact on Fireblock's core product

It’s a technological team that operates within a realm where scalability is not just a consideration, but a fundamental necessity. We're dedicated to engineering solutions that can seamlessly handle the demands of high-volume transactions and evolving blockchain ecosystems while operating in a dynamic environment securely and reliably.

About The Role

As a member of our team, you'll be at the forefront of designing and implementing architecture at scale, tackling challenges head-on and devising innovative solutions to optimize blockchain integrations efficiently. You'll be tasked with pushing the boundaries, leveraging your expertise to develop robust & performant systems capable of operating under increasingly demanding conditions. Your contributions will directly impact the success and advancement of Fireblocks' core product offerings.

What You'll Bring

• 7+ years of hands-on backend development experience on large-scale systems.
• Programming experience in Node.js and TypeScript - a must.
• Experience in leading large projects from initial design to GA, owning the full development life-cycle.
• Experience with databases and cloud technologies.
• Security knowledge - big advantage.
• Experience with blockchain or cryptography - big advantage.
• B.Sc in Computer Science from a credible institution or equivalent work experience.
• Solid communication skills and an excellent team player.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Capable of independently exploring and implementing well-thought-out solutions.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing requirements and technologies.