Remote Senior Software Engineer

Description:

• Circle is a financial technology company focused on the emerging internet of money, enabling global, instant, and cost-effective value transfer.
• The company is expanding into strong jurisdictions and values speed, efficiency, and a commitment to visibility and stability.
• The Senior Software Engineer will extend Circle's in-house blockchain systems infrastructure to support tokenization.
• Responsibilities include analyzing requirements, improving existing systems, building scalable microservices, and creating reliable APIs for value transfer.
• The role involves collaborating with Product and Engineering teams, troubleshooting system malfunctions, and integrating with banks and financial technologies.
• The engineer will also document system design procedures, testing procedures, and quality standards, and will be responsible for delivering great payment experiences.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 4 years of professional software development experience in object-oriented languages such as Java and Go is required.
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a closely related field, or equivalent experience, is necessary.
• Candidates should have experience leading teams of 2-4 in architecture and system design.
• Experience with payment systems, including credit cards and bank transfers, is essential.
• A broad understanding of RESTful API design and development principles is required.
• Familiarity with Cloud Services (AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, etc.) is necessary.
• Experience with SQL databases and schema design is required.
• Proven experience in designing and deploying production-quality, scalable software is essential.
• A focus on coding standards, code quality, and a desire for great test coverage is necessary.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with remote teams are required.
• Candidates should be self-starters who thrive in a fast-paced environment and can work with minimal supervision.

Benefits:

• The position offers day-one PERM sponsorship for qualified candidates.
• The base pay range is between $147,500 and $195,000, with an annual bonus target of 12.5%.
• Additional compensation includes equity and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan.
• Circle has a discretionary vacation policy, provides 10 days of paid sick leave per year, and offers 11 paid holidays per year in the U.S.
• Circle is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, ensuring no discrimination based on various factors.