Founding Software Engineer, Crypto

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• Title:
  
  Founding Software Engineer, Crypto
• Location:
  
  Newport Beach, CA
• Company Stage of Funding:
  Late Seed (Backed by top-tier venture investors)
• Office Type:
  On‑site, 6 days per week
• Salary: $250,000 — $400,000 equity

We are partnered with a stealth‑mode financial technology company that has recently raised over $250M at a multibillion‑dollar valuation to build the next generation of U.S. banking infrastructure. The company’s mission is to rebuild core banking systems from the ground up — creating real‑time financial infrastructure that connects directly to the Federal Reserve and supports industries defining the future, including crypto, AI, and defense technology.

• Design, build, and secure wallet infrastructure to support blockchain‑based payments and fund transfers.
• Develop internal blockchain rails and crypto transaction systems that integrate directly with broader banking infrastructure.
• Take ownership of backend systems powering real‑time crypto and fiat interoperability.
• Define and embed security best practices throughout the crypto software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams (product, compliance, security) to ensure robust and compliant infrastructure design.
• Contribute to the company’s ledger, transaction processing, and on‑chain/off‑chain reconciliation systems.

• 4–6 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of blockchain protocols, wallet infrastructure, and crypto fund transfer mechanisms.
• Experience developing secure systems for managing digital assets or working at crypto exchanges.
• Proficiency in backend languages (Golang preferred; Python or Rust experience a plus).
• Prior experience in a startup or fast‑moving technical environment.
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative approach to problem‑solving.

• Experience designing and implementing financial infrastructure or compliance‑sensitive systems.
• Familiarity with cryptographic primitives, key management, and blockchain security.
• Contributions to open‑source blockchain or fintech projects.
• Strong interest in national‑scale financial systems, payments, or stablecoin infrastructure.

• Base Salary: $250,000 — $400,000 depending on experience.
• Equity:
  Competitive founding‑level equity package (high‑upside potential).
• Visa Support: H‑1B transfer sponsorship available (no new H‑1B filings at this time).
• Schedule:
  
  On‑site 6 days per week in Newport Beach, CA, collaborating directly with the founding team to launch the company’s first core banking platform.
• Mission:
  Be part of a founding team reimagining U.S. financial infrastructure and creating one of the most technologically advanced banking systems in the country.

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