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Principal Software Development Engineer, Digital Assets & Web3

New York, NY / Chicago, IL - Hybrid💼 Full-time💰 $280,000–$280,000🗓 2026-09-07 → 2026-09-25

Core

Design, develop, and operate core services, transaction infrastructure, and blockchain connectivity layers for a digital assets platform.

Role type

Principal Software Development Engineer (Web3/Digital Assets)

Builds

Core services, transaction infrastructure, and blockchain connectivity layers for digital asset products

Domain

Fintech, Digital Assets, Web3, Blockchain

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

TypeScript, Java, JavaScript, Spring Boot, Node.js, NestJS, Web3.js, Ethers.js, Apache Kafka, distributed systems design, API-first architectures, cryptographic signatures, OpenTelemetry, CI/CD, DevSecOps

Preferred skills

Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, XRPL, smart contracts, consensus mechanisms, custody/wallet platforms, MPC, HSMs, Zero Trust security, tokenization, stablecoins

Technologies

Kafka, OpenTelemetry, Web3.js, Ethers.js, Spring Boot, NestJS

Responsibilities

Implement event-driven architectures using Kafka and asynchronous messaging patterns; Build transaction orchestration, reconciliation, settlement, and asset movement workflows; Develop secure services leveraging cryptographic signatures and zero trust architecture; Optimize application performance, resiliency, scalability, and operational efficiency; Drive engineering excellence through code reviews and technical leadership; Maintain technical documentation and testing frameworks within CI/CD pipelines.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence

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