Senior Software Engineer, FalconX

Custody & Staking

$179-242k

+ Eligible for other forms of compensation such as a performance linked bonus & Equity

Docker

Kubernetes

TypeScript

Python

Java

Senior and Expert level

New York

San Francisco Bay Area

Digital asset trading platform

Open for applications

Digital asset trading platform

201-500 employees

FintechB2BCryptocurrencyEnterpriseInvestingTradingBlockchain

Open for applications

$179-242k

+ Eligible for other forms of compensation such as a performance linked bonus & Equity

Docker

Kubernetes

TypeScript

Python

Java

Senior and Expert level

New York

San Francisco Bay Area

201-500 employees

FintechB2BCryptocurrencyEnterpriseInvestingTradingBlockchain

Company mission

To build the connective tissue for open, permission-less, and truly global digital assets to be adopted by mainstream institutions at scale.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

We’re looking for a strong backend engineer with experience building resilient, high-performance systems. Familiarity with cryptocurrencies, blockchain protocols, and wallets is a plus
Proven experience designing, building, and scaling backend systems
Track record of delivering and maintaining production services over multiple years of iteration and growth
Strong programming skills in one or more languages, such as Java, Python, TypeScript, or Go
Experience operating distributed systems and deploying services at scale with modern tooling (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker, cloud providers)
Solid knowledge of software design principles, data structures, and modern development practices
Familiarity with cryptographic signing algorithms, asymmetric cryptography, and key management is a plus
Prior experience with digital asset custody, wallets, or blockchain infrastructure is a plus, but not required
Self-starter with the ability to adapt quickly, learn new technologies, and drive technical decision-making

What the job involves

The world’s largest financial institutions from Wall Street to Silicon Valley will turn to you for products that provide unparalleled seamless, efficient and secure access to the cryptocurrency sector
FalconX is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to help scale our Custody and Staking infrastructure, a fast-growing product line that extends our industry-leading Prime Brokerage platform
In this role, you’ll design and build backend systems that power secure, reliable, and scalable wallet infrastructure supporting all major chains and protocols
Drive architectural design and implementation of scalable wallet and staking infrastructure
Build and operate secure, high-availability backend services powering wallet infrastructure across major blockchains (e.g. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others)
Develop generalizable systems and interfaces that allow us to scale the protocols we support
Collaborate tightly with a small, high-caliber team to deliver reliable, high quality-systems with a strong attention to detail
Collaborate with Engineering and Product leadership to prioritize, design, and deliver new features on an ambitious product roadmap
Ensure systems are designed with strong security, reliability, and operational efficiency in mind
Rapidly iterate to support new blockchain features and protocols, while maintaining production-quality performance
Treat customer-facing issues with a high sense of urgency, while ensuring ongoing communication, quality, and resolution
Provide ongoing maintenance of the technology stack as it matures, ensuring production-quality reliability, impeccable performance, and ease of use

Our take

FalconX is driving the decentralized financial future with its digital asset trading platform, catering specifically to institutional users. Offering a suite of tools, from trade execution to market making and credit management, FalconX simplifies crypto strategy management through a unified interface.

Renowned institutions like Accel and Tiger Global have adopted FlaconX, recognizing it as a leader in the space. Notably, the company earned the prestigious FinTech Breakthrough's 2023 DeFi Innovation Award for its FalconX 60 platform, a testament to its pioneering role in digital investment and risk management.

As institutional demand for crypto assets surges in the Asia-Pacific region, FalconX is expanding its footprint into Hong Kong. The company's decision to offer over-the-counter brokerage and crypto derivatives services aligns with the region's growing interest in virtual assert innovation and regulatory advancements. With a commitment to innovation and a proactive approach to expansion, FalonX is well-positioned to further solidify its position as a leading player in the digital asset trading space.

Freddie

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

7% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (4.2)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)

Jun 2022

$150m

SERIES D

Aug 2021

$210m

SERIES C

Total funding: $427m

Company HQ

East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

Leadership

Raghu Yarlagadda

(Co-Founder & CEO)

Co-founder and CTO at Sarada Educational Institutions. Former Advisory Board Member at JoyUp, and Product Lead at eightfold.ai.

Prabhakar Reddy

(Co-Founder)

Previously an Investor with Accel Partners, Partner at Singularity Ventures, and CEO at Dramatize. Also co-founded and was CEO of nFusion.

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