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Principal Software Development Engineer, Digital Assets & Web3

New York, NY / Chicago, IL - Hybrid💼 Full-time💰 $280,000–$310,000🗓 2026-09-27 → 2026-09-29

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

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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