Senior Software Engineer, DevX

San Francisco, California, United States

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$170,000 – $260,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Blockchain, Fintech, Software DevelopmentIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 5+ years of professional software development experience, including JavaScript experience and API design skills, along with experience building and maintaining client applications or libraries. Expertise in backend development, specifically with Node.js, TypeScript/JavaScript best practices, and at least one other server-side language is required, as well as familiarity with blockchain technology and cryptography concepts.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and maintenance of the Stellar Javascript SDK, collaborate closely with Product and Developer Relations teams to enhance developer experience, innovate and improve existing tools under the DevX umbrella, mentor junior engineers, and provide technical leadership while engaging with the developer community to gather feedback and implement improvements.

Skills

JavaScript

API Design

SDK Development

Bundlers

Babel

Client Applications

Libraries

Backend Development

Node.js

TypeScript

Server-side languages

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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