Software Engineer, Blockstream
Enterprise Custody
Bitcoin and digital asset infrastructure
Open for applications
Bitcoin and digital asset infrastructure
101-200 employees
Open for applications
101-200 employees
Company mission
To create the financial infrastructure of the future.
Role
Who you are
- 5+ years of experience in full-stack software development, with a focus on backend engineering
- Proficiency in backend technologies such as C++, Python, Rust, Node.js
- Strong experience in designing and building RESTful APIs and SDKs
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Deep understanding of database technologies, including SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis)
- Familiarity with authentication and security best practices, including OAuth, JWT, encryption, and access control
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps tools
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Desirable
- Experience with Bitcoin, blockchain technology, or cryptography
- Open-source software development experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience with system/software architecture
What the job involves
- Blockstream is looking for Software Engineers to work on our enterprise custody solution. You’ll design and maintain scalable end-to-end systems that serve APIs and SDKs, and work on everything from database architecture to cloud-based deployments
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable end-to-end systems that serve APIs and SDKs
- Full stack software development, from database architecture to cloud-based deployment
- Optimize system performance and security to support high-availability applications
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, product managers, and hardware engineers to deliver seamless solutions
- Implement best practices in software development, including CI/CD, automated testing, and code reviews
- Research and integrate emerging technologies to enhance security and system efficiency
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues in a fast-paced development environment
- Mentor junior developers and contribute to team knowledge-sharing efforts
Our take
Bitcoin’s blockchain shows great potential to form the future foundation of financial infrastructure. However, working in advanced areas such as Bitcoin mining, asset issuance, and the Lightning Network goes beyond the fundamental framework, and requires expensive assistance from blockchain engineers. Blockstream develops technology to make it easier for businesses and individuals to make use of the Bitcoin blockchain, opening it up to a wider range of users.
Blockstream's offerings include tech to help people utilize advanced technology within the Bitcoin blockchain, including microtransactions on the Lightning Network, enterprise-class Bitcoin miner hosting, and layer-2 digital asset issuance. The company also provides Blockstream Satellite, a technology that leverages satellites to stream blockchain transactions without the internet, preventing them from being disrupted by connection loss.
Whilst the technology Blockstream is facilitating access to already exists, the company has smartly recognized the inaccessibility of its advanced features, and found its niche in providing an easier way to work with the technology. The company has seen impressive growth too, recently acquiring several companies and expanding its name across borders and it shows no signs of slowing down any time soon.
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Insights
30% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Oct 2024
$210m
CONVERTIBLE
Jan 2023
$125m
CONVERTIBLE
Total funding: $621m
Company HQ
Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Leadership
Erik Svenson
(Co-Founder & President)Prior to co-founding Blockstream in 2014, Erik spent over 4 years at Dan's Plan as COO. He was also a Finance & Strategy Consultant at various small and mid-sized companies as well as VP at AIG Investment.
Adam Back
(Co-Founder & CEO)Adam co-founded Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company in 2025 and serves as the company's CEO. He is also an independent Applied Cryptographer and has been an Owner & Consultant at Cypherspace Internet Security since 1997.
Michael Minkevich
(COO & President)Prior to joining Blockstream in 2024, Michael was a Tech CEO at Unfurl, a Technical Advisor at Blockchain Generation Ventures, and CEO at Intellectsoft.
Michael Golomb
(CFO)Michael is also the founder of FANVESTOR. Previously, he served as the Interim CFO at Space Perspective and as CFO at HyperloopTT.
Jeff Boortz
(CPO)Jeff previously spent 14 years at Google. While there, he held various roles, including Director and then Senior Director of Product Management.
Aleksey Skopenko
(CIO)Aleksey previously spent over 13 years at Acronis, as a Service Operations Manager and Director then Senior Director of Information Technology.
Peter Bain
(CMO)Peter joined Blockstream in 2024 as a VP of Consumer Products, moving into the role of CMO in 2025. He is also the co-founder of RenewH2O and previously co-founded BrightWater HDC.
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