Staff Software Engineer

Join to apply for the Staff Software Engineer role at zerohashJoin to apply for the Staff Software Engineer role at zerohashAbout The RoleZero Hash is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to help architect Zero Hash's infrastructure and build new features. We are a high-performing team looking for an ambitious and driven teammate who thrives in a dynamic environment.About The RoleZero Hash is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to help architect Zero Hash's infrastructure and build new features. We are a high-performing team looking for an ambitious and driven teammate who thrives in a dynamic environment.The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically proficient, and has a passion for solving complex problems. You will have the opportunity to learn and adapt to new technologies, including blockchain, while contributing to mission-critical systems.ResponsibilitiesMaintain and support a diverse range of digital assets.Architect and develop new features, including staking-as-a-service.Serve as a subject matter expert for stakeholders, including customers.Contribute to the design and development of software in an event-driven microservices environment.Develop microservices primarily in Golang.Collaborate with platform engineers to set up new services.Respond to production issues and alerts, participating in on-call municate directly with client technical teams as needed.Requirements8+ years of experience, preferably in the Fintech space.Deep proficiency in Golang. Deep knowledge of languages such as C++, Rust, Python.Strong understanding of microservices and distributed systems at scale.Familiarity with compliance features ( KYC, AML, KYB )Experience building and operating software in a multi-regional cloud infrastructure.Secure software design and development; ability to evaluate security trade-offs in design decisions.A testing mindset with a focus on quality assurance.Experience leading a team and translating business requirements into technical solutions.A humble and scrappy get-it-done mindset; you’re resourceful and in your element going from 0 to 1.Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex fort with ambiguity and the capability to independently formulate and test hypotheses.Excellent verbal and written communication skillsPreferred QualificationsPrevious experience with production systems involving distributed architectures.Understanding of blockchain technologies and their applications.Active involvement in the crypto and blockchain community (e.g., contributions to open source projects, participation in conferences).Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in a high-growth startup within one of the most exciting markets in recent years. If you are ready to tackle challenges and drive innovation, we encourage you to apply.BenefitsWe believe a happy, motivated, and healthy team is the best way to succeed. We offer the following benefits:Chance to earn equityPaid Maternity & Paternity leave (after six months)WeWork MembershipWFH Yearly StipendL&D Yearly Stipend (after 6 months)About Zero HashZero Hash's full stack financial infrastructure seamlessly connects fiat, crypto and stablecoins, enabling a better way to move and transfer money and value globally.Zero Hash provides the complete technical infrastructure (delivered through API and SDK) as well as the global regulatory stack to easily and compliantly send, receive, store, and convert fiat, crypto, and stablecoins, in one platform.Start-ups, enterprises and Fortune 500 companies, including Stripe, Interactive Brokers, Shift4, Franklin Templeton, and MoonPay embed our infrastructure to power a diverse range of use cases: cross-border payments, commerce, trading, remittance, payroll, tokenization, wallets and on and off-ramps.Backed by Interactive Brokers, Point72 Ventures, NYCA, Bain Capital, and tastytrade.The Zero Hash CultureAll Zero Hash employees are guided by the following characteristics and core principles:Independence/Ownership - An ability to work autonomously. Join Zero Hash, pitch ideas, and shape the work you do.Passion - We are innovating quickly and challenging the status quo. We want you to think big, be creative and make a difference every day.Collaborative - A good attitude and respect for others. We’re teammates, not co-workers. Everything we do is a shared success and equally a shared failure - we talk in terms of “we” not “me”.Initiative - An ability and passion for learning and asking questions. We will champion you, challenge you and push you to achieve your best - and we expect you to do the same.Empathy - An ability to listen, respect, and understand your co-workers, customers, and everyone you interact with no matter how different they are to you.Adaptability - An ability to respond quickly. We are in a fast-paced industry and so we expect you to be creative when solving a new problem and comfortable under pressure.Transparency - We believe that transparency is critical to empowering everyone to make the best decisions, both the company to its people and vice tegrity - Integrity creates trust. 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Created: 2025-09-17