Senior Or Staff Software Engineer, Blockchain Infrastructure

Summary

Join TRM's Blockchain Infrastructure team as a Senior or Staff Engineer and contribute to building a safer financial system. You will architect and build scalable, reliable, distributed systems, work across the entire technology stack, mentor team members, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This role requires experience in building real-time and distributed systems, a strong understanding of blockchain protocols, and excellent communication skills. TRM offers a remote-first work environment, opportunities for personal growth, and a mission-driven culture. The company values speed, high standards, and distributed ownership, fostering a collaborative and impactful work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or related field
• Experience building real-time and distributed system architecture, from whiteboard to production
• Strong understanding or interest in acquiring knowledge in any Blockchain at the protocol level and Networks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Clear documentation and succinct communication are very important
• Ability to work independently, be proactive, prioritize, communicate, and set and meet goals
• Mastery of time management skills and attention to detail
• Flexibility in work schedule to coordinate amongst global timezones
• Excellent intrapersonal skills to foster relationships with developers

Responsibilities

• Architect and build highly scalable, reliable, and data-heavy distributed systems that will integrate a variety of data sources
• Build performant, and reliable production-grade systems, from whiteboard to production
• Work across the stack (db, cache, code, deploy) to address technical challenges anywhere in the system
• Mentor fellow team members and participate in code reviews and design reviews
• Collaborate cross-functionally with data scientists, designers, and product managers to define and implement services
• Create novel approaches to tackling blockchain-specific challenges around scale, security, and privacy

Benefits

• Remote First: Our HQ is online. Tools like Zoom and Slack ensure seamless collaboration, but we also value in-person interactions, organizing regular meetups and offsites for team bonding
• Purpose and Mission: Have a real-world impact, from disrupting terrorist networks to returning stolen funds
• Inspiring Colleagues: Collaborate with industry leaders and learn something new daily
• Personal Growth: We're not just using technology; we're inventing it and taking category-defining products to market
• Annual Company Offsite : Once a year, TRMers come together from around the world to attend a 1-week mandatory company offsite. This is designed to foster in-person relationships, creativity, and strategic alignment. Employee attendance is required of all TRMers