Senior Software Engineer, DevX at Stellar Development Foundation

New York, New York, 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

BlockchainIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of professional software development experience
JavaScript experience, including API design
Experience with SDK development, bundlers, and Babel
Experience building and maintaining client applications or libraries
Expertise in Backend Development: Strong proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript/JavaScript best practices, along with experience in at least one other server-side language
Familiarity with blockchain technology and cryptography concepts
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Responsibilities

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 for all projects under the DevX umbrella
Contribute to making Stellar tooling the best in the industry
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership
Engage with the developer community to gather feedback and implement improvements

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

JavaScriptNode.jsTypeScriptBabelSDK DevelopmentAPI DesignBundlersBackend Development

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for this Senior Software Engineer position?

The salary range is $170,000 - $260,000, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a fully remote position.

What skills are required for this role?

Required skills include 5+ years of professional software development experience, JavaScript with API design, SDK development with bundlers and Babel, experience building client applications or libraries, Node.js and TypeScript/JavaScript expertise, familiarity with blockchain and cryptography, plus strong problem-solving and communication skills.

What benefits are offered for this position?

USA benefits include competitive health, dental & vision coverage with most plans covered at 100% for the employee + dependents, flexible time off + 15 company holidays including a company-wide holiday break, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both non-birthing and birthing parents, up to 14 weeks of paid pregnancy leave for birthing parents, and gym reimbursement.

What experience stands out for a strong application?

Candidates with 5+ years of software development, JavaScript API design, SDK experience, Node.js/TypeScript proficiency, blockchain familiarity, and bonus points for Stellar Network knowledge, open-source management, or other languages like Python/Rust will stand out.

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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