Remote Backend Engineer - Stablecoins

at Bastion

Posted 1 day ago 6 applied

Description:

  • Bastion enables financial institutions and enterprises to issue regulated stablecoins, generate revenue on reserves, and expand their ecosystems.
  • The platform combines stablecoin issuance, secure custody, and seamless orchestration for cross-border transfers, on/off-ramps, and stablecoin conversions.
  • The company is looking for a software engineer focusing on backend to join the Bastion engineering team.
  • The role involves architecting, building, and implementing the technology strategy while supporting the technical vision and execution of the company.
  • Collaboration with a high-performing engineering team is essential to bring forth innovative and dependable technology solutions.
  • The position is pivotal in constructing and scaling the tech infrastructure vital to attaining business objectives, ensuring reliability, security, and performance.
  • Ideal candidates should value team culture and prefer a hybrid or in-office working model, preferably based in New York or San Francisco.

Requirements:

  • Candidates must have 3+ years of professional engineering experience, with startup experience being a plus.
  • Strong coding abilities in core backend technologies, including relevant languages (Go/Rust), databases, and cloud platforms are required; familiarity with Go and Rust is a bonus but not mandatory.
  • Significant open-source contributions are expected, reflecting dedication to quality software and impactful work.
  • Mastery in designing resilient systems and APIs from scratch, emphasizing robust architecture and scalability is necessary.
  • Optional but encouraged: Demonstrated achievements in competitive realms such as programming contests (e.g., ACM-ICPC, topcoder) or Capture-the-Flag events (e.g., CSAW, DEFCON).

Benefits:

  • Bastion provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type.
  • The company participates in E-Verify to authorize eligibility of employment in the United States.