Senior Software Engineer, CLI at Stellar Development Foundation

New York, New York, United States

Stellar Development Foundation Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Blockchain, FintechIndustries

Requirements

  • 6+ years of professional software engineering experience with a focus on developer tools or infrastructure
  • Proficiency in Rust with a track record of developing and maintaining production-grade systems
  • Experience building and maintaining client applications or libraries
  • Sound backend development skills, including expertise in application development best practices and hands-on experience with at least one server-side language (e.g., Go, Python, Node.js)
  • Exposure to smart contract development ecosystems, including tools, frameworks, and security best practices (experience with platforms like Solana, Ethereum, or Stellar smart contracts is a plus)
  • Familiarity with blockchain technology and cryptography concepts
  • Exceptional problem-solving abilities paired with clear, collaborative communication skills
  • A passion for simplifying complex technical concepts into intuitive, developer-friendly tools and workflows

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of the Stellar CLI
  • Collaborate closely with Product and Developer Relations teams to enhance developer experience
  • Innovate and improve existing tools for all projects under the DevX umbrella
  • Develop and enhance smart contract tooling capabilities within the Stellar ecosystem to support secure, scalable decentralized application development
  • Contribute to making Stellar tooling the best in the industry
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership
  • Collaborate with Platform, DevRel and Ecosystem engineering teams to ensure we are shipping pragmatic solutions
  • Engage with the developer community to gather feedback and implement improvements

Skills

CLI
JavaScript
SDK
Blockchain
Smart Contracts
Stellar Network
Developer Tools

Stellar Development Foundation

Nonprofit providing open-source financial access

About Stellar Development Foundation

Stellar Development Foundation focuses on creating an open financial platform that allows users to send, save, and receive money with low fees. The platform uses blockchain technology to ensure that transactions are secure and transparent. Unlike many traditional financial services, Stellar aims to make financial access available to everyone, including individuals and businesses, regardless of their location. The foundation generates revenue through transaction fees and partnerships with financial institutions, which helps support its mission of promoting financial inclusion and reducing barriers to accessing financial services.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$2.9MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Fintech, Social Impact, Crypto & Web3Industries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Gym Membership
Family Planning Benefits
Fertility Treatment Support
Wellness Program
Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget
Commuter Benefits
Phone/Internet Stipend
Home Office Stipend

Risks

Competition from new platforms like Lens by Avara could divert resources from Stellar.
Huma Finance's protocol on Solana threatens Stellar's on-chain payment solutions market share.
Emerging crypto projects like FXGuys may dilute Stellar's market and growth potential.

Differentiation

Stellar offers a decentralized, fast, and scalable network for financial services.
The Foundation supports equitable access to the global financial system via blockchain.
Stellar's open-source platform allows minimal fees and secure transactions globally.

Upsides

Stellar's partnership with Félix and Bitso enhances cross-border remittances for Latino immigrants.
Akuna Wallet in Ghana showcases Stellar's commitment to financial inclusion in Africa.
Stellar's membership in Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust strengthens its decentralized tech position.

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