BACKEND / PYTHON SOFTWARE ENGINEER (Staff, Principal, Lead)

Backend / Python Software Engineer (Staff, Principal, Lead)Compensation: $300k – $380kNo equityLocation: San FranciscoExperience Required: 5+ yearsEmployment Type: Full TimeSkills RequiredPythonRedisPostgreSQLGo (Golang)AWSRustFastAPIJob DescriptionWe're seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to lead our core product development. Our backend serves a REST API that powers our iOS, Android, and Web frontends. You will integrate with cryptocurrency wallet and banking service providers, among other services for auth, ledger, payment rails, etc.This is a financial services application with significant complexity, handling real money at scale, internationally.Our backend is a Python (FastAPI) monolith supported by Postgres and Redis on AWS. We are open to Rust and/or Go for any services that need to be broken out for performance.This is a critically important role on our team. You'll be working directly with the technical founders to set standards and build a highly performant, reliable, and secure app from the ground up. This role may evolve into a backend or general engineering lead as we scale.Requirements5+ years building and shipping web applications in Python, Go, or RustExperience generally across the backend: working with Postgres, Redis, AWS, etc.BonusesYou might be an especially good fit if you have:Experience in financial technologyFull-stack engineering skillset and ability to flex across other parts of the stackBenefitsWhat We Offer$300K–$380K cash compensation — no equity gamble requiredDay 1 impact on partner products used by millions globallyShape technical vision and architecture as we scaleGround-floor opportunity in the rapidly expanding stablecoin ecosystemJ-18808-Ljbffr