[Remote] Staff Engineer (Full Stack) at The Block

India

The Block Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cryptocurrency, Digital Assets, Blockchain, MediaIndustries

Requirements

  • 6–8 years of experience in full-stack engineering, with solid contributions to both frontend and backend projects
  • Strong expertise in Frontend: Vue, Nuxt, Vuex, TailwindCSS, PWAs, SASS/SCSS, BEM and responsive design
  • Strong expertise in Backend: Node.js + a structured framework (NestJS, Nuxt/Nitro, Laravel), Postgres, GraphQL, Redis/memcached
  • Solid command of Git/GitHub workflows and collaborative coding in a remote-first team
  • Fluent in the Unix command line and familiar with DevOps tooling (Docker, Vagrant, or similar)
  • Strong understanding of web analytics and performance monitoring tools
  • Experience working with modern payment and subscription systems
  • Familiarity with ESP APIs and email workflows
  • Candidates must have the legal right to work

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain core features across both frontend (Vue, Nuxt, Tailwind) and backend (Node.js/Bun.js, Nitro, PHP, Laravel, Postgres, GraphQL, Redis) services
  • Leverage AI tools like Claude, Codex, and Cursor to streamline code generation, debugging, and documentation
  • Work closely with design, editorial, research, and engineering teams to define and implement product experiences
  • Integrate web analytics, performance tracking, and logging to monitor and optimize feature performance
  • Own and improve systems related to membership, payments, and content access controls
  • Help set frontend and backend architectural direction and promote technical best practices
  • Participate in sprint planning, code reviews, and pair programming sessions
  • Support and improve our CI/CD pipelines, QA tooling, and deployment workflows

Skills

Full Stack
Web Platform
Data Tools
Analytics
Crypto Data
Performance Optimization
AI Tooling

The Block

News, research, and data on digital assets

About The Block

The Block provides information and analysis in the digital assets sector, catering to investors, professionals, and decision-makers. It focuses on three main areas: news, research, and data. By delivering timely and objective insights, The Block helps its clients understand and navigate the complexities of digital assets. The company stands out from competitors by offering premium content, including in-depth reports and market analysis, which are accessible through subscriptions, advertising, and partnerships. The goal of The Block is to be a trusted source of information that empowers its clients to make informed decisions in the rapidly changing digital asset landscape.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$3.4MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Crypto & Web3Industries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off
Remote Work Options
401(k) Company Match
Family Planning Benefits
Fertility Treatment Support
Wellness Program

Risks

Increased competition from CoinDesk could impact The Block's market share and growth.
Expansion into Asian markets may expose The Block to regional regulatory challenges.
Rapid growth may strain The Block's infrastructure, affecting service quality and reliability.

Differentiation

The Block offers comprehensive insights into digital assets, bridging traditional finance and technology.
It serves as a trusted moderator and authoritative voice in the digital assets space.
The Block's three pillars: news, research, and data, provide objective and timely information.

Upsides

The Block achieved 40% growth in pageviews and 33% rise in unique users recently.
Expansion into Asian markets opens new opportunities for audience and revenue growth.
The surge in institutional investment in cryptocurrencies increases demand for The Block's insights.

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