Software Engineer II - Blockchain
Job description
Software Engineer on Circle's Blockchain team, building and operating the shared backend platform that connects Circle products to 40+ blockchain networks. The role focuses on multi-chain transaction construction, account access, indexing, and transaction notifications.
At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time
- Work mode
- Remote
- Languages
- English, Mandarin Chinese
What you'll do
- Build and maintain backend services supporting Circle products across 40+ blockchain networks
- Develop reusable blockchain capabilities that make it easier for engineering teams around the world to integrate blockchain functionality into Circle products
- Research and evaluate blockchain protocols and technologies to support reliable cross-chain solutions
- Build well-tested, production-quality systems with a strong focus on correctness, security, observability, and reliability
- Monitor and continuously improve the availability, latency, scalability, and performance of blockchain infrastructure
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a closely related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 0-4+ years of backend software development experience, ideally using Golang or a similar programming language
- Understanding of RESTful API design and development principles and experience working with SQL databases and schema design
- Experience with cloud services such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure, as well as Kubernetes and Docker
- Strong focus on correctness, security, testing, observability, and reliability when developing production-quality software
- Written and verbal communication skills in English and Mandarin Chinese are required
Nice to have
- Experience designing and deploying scalable, production-quality software and supporting systems in production environments
- Understanding of blockchain fundamentals and an interest in learning new protocols and tools
- Experience with Solidity, Rust, or Move for smart contract or blockchain development
- Experience using AI tools for coding, testing, and troubleshooting
- Experience collaborating effectively with globally distributed teams
Your team
Blockchain team
Builds the core infrastructure connecting Circle products to blockchain networks, including the shared platform for multi-chain transaction construction, account access, indexing, and transaction notifications.
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About Circle
One of the world's leading internet financial platform companies
Circle (NYSE: CRCL) is one of the world's leading internet financial platform companies, building the foundation of a more open, global economy through digital assets, payment applications, and programmable blockchain infrastructure. Circle's platform includes the world's largest regulated stablecoin network anchored by USDC, Circle Payments Network for global money movement, and Arc, an enterprise-grade blockchain designed to become the Economic OS for the internet. Enterprises, financial institutions, and developers use Circle to power trusted, internet-scale financial innovation.
Mission
Circle is on a mission to create an inclusive financial future, with transparency at our core.
Key facts
- internet financial platform / digital assets and blockchain infrastructure
- NYSE: CRCL
- Platform includes the world's largest regulated stablecoin network anchored by USDC
- Circle Payments Network for global money movement
- Arc, an enterprise-grade blockchain designed to become the Economic OS for the internet
- Expanding into some of the world's strongest jurisdictions
- Flexible work environment
What they value
- High Integrity
- Future Forward
- Multistakeholder
- Mindful
- Driven by Excellence