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Global Unlimited PTO

  • Design and build core platform components for correctness under failure and regulatory auditability.
  • Scale the platform to handle growing transaction volume while maintaining low latency and database health.
  • Mentor engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn compliance needs into production-grade software.

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Global Unlimited PTO

  • Build and evolve core components of a distributed transaction platform for secure cryptocurrency transfers.
  • Improve scalability, data integrity, and tenant isolation in a regulated environment.
  • Mentor engineers and take end-to-end ownership of production systems, including incident response.

They build a mission-critical transaction platform for secure cryptocurrency transfers between financial institutions, fintechs, and exchanges. The organization is remote-first, collaborative, and inclusive, with a strong focus on engineering quality and mentorship.

US

  • Design, build, test, and deploy backend features across payments, fraud, compliance, and user management
  • Integrate with banks, card networks, and third-party services, handling the edge cases money movement demands
  • Write and review technical designs and participate in architecture discussions for distributed, event-driven systems

Astra builds mission-critical infrastructure for moving money at scale, processing billions in annual transaction volume. They are a small, remote-first team with a culture of thoughtful collaboration and initiative.

Americas

  • Build and scale the systems and services powering Alpaca's global payments and treasury platform.
  • Design highly scalable, event-driven microservices using Go, Kubernetes, and cloud-native technologies.
  • Ensure system integrity and operational scalability while collaborating with a distributed engineering team.

Alpaca builds institutional-grade APIs for trading stocks, ETFs, options, crypto, and more. They are a 400+ person remote-first team valuing curiosity, empathy, and accountability.

US

  • Deeply research new cryptoassets and integrate them into Anchorage Digital's platform.
  • Implement participatory features like staking, governance, and vesting.
  • Develop infrastructure that scales across all crypto-networks and support assets through upgrades.

Anchorage Digital is a crypto platform that enables institutions to participate in digital assets through custody, staking, trading, governance, settlement, and security infrastructure. With a diverse team of over 600 members, they are united in building the future of finance, and are committed to being a welcoming and inclusive workplace.

Global

  • Develop backend services in Go for blockchain infrastructure, including NFT marketplaces, smart wallets, and gaming systems.
  • Integrate with ZK Stack, Ethereum, and account abstraction protocols to build scalable Web3 services.
  • Design resilient microservices, APIs, and event scanners while ensuring high availability and performance.

Xsolla is a global commerce company that provides tools and services to help video game developers fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. The company has helped over 1,500 game developers and fosters a supportive culture focused on employee well-being and professional growth.

$195,000–$280,000/yr
US 4w PTO 12w maternity 12w paternity

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable back end services and APIs for Quanata's products.
  • Architect data flows, database schemas, and cloud infrastructure with a focus on reliability and security.
  • Mentor engineers and shape technical decisions across complex features from concept to deployment.

Quanata is a technology company in the State Farm family, building products and services for the financial and insurance sectors. It is a remote-first organization that values veterans, supports professional growth, and offers comprehensive benefits.

US

  • Develop core backend infrastructure for blockchain execution and Ethereum scaling.
  • Tackle distributed systems challenges involving reliability, performance, and scalability.
  • Strengthen security and drive projects from investigation through implementation.

They build foundational infrastructure for Ethereum scalability, security, and decentralized applications. They are a remote-first, globally distributed team collaborating across research, product, and blockchain engineering.

Americas

  • Contribute to a core system that millions of end users rely on
  • Implement backend services and design architecture where reliability matters
  • Collaborate with teams to improve system interactions and maintain quality, including code reviews and incident troubleshooting

Alpaca is a global leader in agent-first brokerage infrastructure for stocks, ETFs, options, crypto, and more. With 400+ employees worldwide and $400M in funding, they are committed to open source and a remote-first culture.

Americas

  • Build and run the systems behind Alpaca's lending and borrowing products, from APIs to batch pipelines.
  • Own a project end-to-end, from the first conversation to what's running in production.
  • Take your turn on call and fix root causes instead of living with them.

Alpaca is a US-headquartered, global leader in agent-first brokerage infrastructure for stocks, ETFs, options, crypto, fixed income, and more. With 400+ globally distributed team members and backing from top-tier investors, Alpaca is committed to opening financial services to everyone on the planet.

$135,780–$172,280/yr
North America

  • Shape the technical foundation for money movement capabilities and unlock new product lines globally.
  • Guide the design and development of reliable, scalable, performant, and secure payment platform services.
  • Contribute directly to production code and proof-of-concepts, solving complex fintech challenges at massive scale.

Xero is a global cloud-based accounting software platform designed for small businesses. With thousands of employees worldwide, the company fosters a culture of technical excellence, inclusion, and continuous innovation.

$140,000–$170,000/yr
US

  • Design and build Go services that transform core banking data into a consistent model for downstream applications.
  • Partner with Profile and data engineers to define extraction points and build APIs or event streams.
  • Enforce data integrity, access boundaries, and schema versioning so core changes don't ripple to consumers.

Kunai builds full-stack technology solutions for banks, credit and payment networks, and their customers. The company has succeeded for over 20 years with a collaborative, creative, and continuous-learning culture.

US Unlimited PTO

  • Design, build, and maintain robust backend services and APIs at scale.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to architect and deliver new services from inception to completion.
  • Work with engineering and product teams to shape roadmaps and uphold high engineering standards.

Sardine is the leading agentic risk platform for fighting financial crime, providing real-time fraud prevention and AML automation. The company is remote-first and values performance over hours, with a culture of self-motivated, high-growth individuals.

Global

  • Design and develop software in an event-driven microservices environment to support the company's vital business.
  • Build microservices in Golang and collaborate with platform engineers to set up new services.
  • Respond to production issues and alerts, and communicate directly with client technical teams when necessary.

Zero Hash is a B2B embedded infrastructure platform that enables any platform to integrate digital assets into their customer experience via API endpoints. It is a high-growth startup backed by Point72 Ventures, NYCA, and Bain Capital, powering clients like MoneyLion and MoonPay with a culture centered on ownership, passion, and collaboration.

Global

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable and secure backend services and APIs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Design, QA, and DevOps to deliver features end to end.
  • Mentor Middle and Junior engineers and drive engineering best practices.

Xsolla is a global commerce company helping video game developers fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. It has helped over 1,500 developers worldwide grow their businesses and fosters a culture of creativity and collaboration.

$160,000–$250,000/yr
US

  • Own critical infrastructure components and make architectural decisions with significant autonomy.
  • Build and improve reliable, secure, scalable systems for enterprise customers.
  • Develop tools, systems, and engineering practices that help product teams ship quickly.

$36,145–$60,241/yr
India Unlimited PTO

  • Design, develop, and maintain reliable backend services and APIs for a fraud prevention and financial crime risk platform.
  • Collaborate with product teams and stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and customer-focused solutions.
  • Contribute to technical roadmaps, engineering standards, and documentation while working remotely in India.

The company operates a technology platform focused on fraud prevention and financial crime risk management. It is a growing, remote-first organization that values ownership, technical excellence, and meaningful customer impact.

$195,000–$220,000/yr
US

  • Build and own backend services and APIs for policy, coverage, enrollment, and regional rules that scale to new markets.
  • Translate regional regulatory and product requirements into configurable, reusable platform capabilities.
  • Partner with Product, Design, Data Science, and Legal to prioritize high-impact work and drive data-informed improvements.

Airbnb is an online marketplace that connects hosts offering unique stays and experiences with guests seeking authentic travel. With over 5 million hosts and 2 billion guest arrivals, it values inclusion, belonging, and a fast-growing, collaborative culture.

UK Unlimited PTO

  • Build and operate systems for bank and card payments across Affirm’s international markets.
  • Collaborate with product, analytics, and engineering teams to solve challenges across currencies and customer needs.
  • Foster a culture of quality and ownership through code review, design standards, and mentoring.

Affirm provides a clear, predictable way to pay over time with no hidden fees. It is a remote-first company with a global team, emphasizing transparency and flexibility.

US UK Canada Unlimited PTO 18w maternity 12w paternity

  • Own features end-to-end from design through implementation, rollout, and iteration.
  • Design, build, and evolve backend systems (Go, REST/gRPC APIs) for entitlement, policy, and customer onboarding services.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to senior and mid-level engineers.

Chainguard delivers hardened, secure, and production-ready builds of open source software to help organizations build faster, stay compliant, and eliminate risk. It is venture-backed by leading investors and serves Fortune 500 enterprises and global industry leaders.

US

  • Own architecture, design, and production delivery of financing products and features.
  • Build and maintain backend services and APIs for loan lifecycle, risk, and real-time position tracking.
  • Partner with Product, Risk, Operations, and engineering teams to deliver scalable solutions.

US Security & IT builds financing systems for institutional lending, managing billions across products such as leverage and yield. They are a remote-first employer with a high-impact engineering culture centered on reliability and impact.