Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Consensys is the leading blockchain and web3 software company, pioneering technological developments within the web3 ecosystem. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the technical direction and execution of fiat-to-crypto features and infrastructure, mentor junior and mid-level engineers, and ensure the reliability and performance of Money Movement services.
Responsibilities
- Lead the technical direction and execution of fiat-to-crypto features and infrastructure
- Guide and mentor a team of junior and mid-level engineers (across backend, frontend, desktop, and mobile)
- Build secure, scalable systems that connect users to third-party payment service providers( and payments infrastructure
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, data analysts, and engineers from across MetaMask to ship cross-platform features
- Maintain high code quality through design discussions, reviews, testing, and documentation
- Help ensure the reliability, observability, and performance of the Money Movement services
- Own architectural decisions that affect revenue-generating user flows
- Partner with mobile and extension platform teams to create unified, seamless money movement experiences
Skills
- 5+ years of full-stack or backend engineering experience, including demonstrated success in a Staff (or equivalent) role
- A track record of setting technical direction and driving impact across a team or organization — not just shipping individual features
- Strong experience with TypeScript, Node.js, React Native and modern web technologies
- Demonstrated experience leading projects across multiple workstreams, mentoring engineers, and making architectural decisions across web, iOS, and Android applications
- Ability to think critically about edge cases, system security, and failure modes
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, especially in remote-first teams
- Experience working in agile environments with cross-functional teams
- Commitment to clean code practices, testing, and maintainable software
- Experience in fintech, payments, or financial services is strongly preferred
- Familiarity with payment infrastructure, APIs, and 3rd party integrations
- Experience working on fiat on/off-ramp systems, DeFi, or financial infrastructure
- Understanding of Web3 fundamentals, wallets, and the MetaMask ecosystem
- Familiarity with mobile-first development and cross-platform architecture
- Interest in performance optimization, observability, and long-term system health
Company Overview
ConsenSys builds Ethereum blockchain infrastructure and applications ranging from developer tools to enterprise solutions. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://consensys.io.Company H1B Sponsorship
Consensys has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 4 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.