Senior Software Engineer, CoinDesk Indices (Remote - LATAM)
About CoinDesk Indices:
CoinDesk Indices (CDI), a subsidiary of CoinDesk, is a leading provider of digital asset indices. CDI has been driving the market with precision, research, and a commitment to educating and empowering investors. As part of the CoinDesk media, events, data, and indices company, CDI is a trusted platform in the global crypto ecosystem.
CDI offers three main products: single-asset reference indices, broad market and sector indices, and systematic strategy indices. The CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index (XBX) is a highly regarded index with a track record that underlies the largest digital asset products. Our broad market and sector indices serve as comprehensive benchmarks, and our investible sectors are constructed using CDI’s industry-adopted taxonomy. Our systematic strategy indices help investors target specific outcomes.
About the Role:
As a member of the CDI Engineering team, you will be a Senior Software Engineer responsible for designing, building, and testing new features on the Core Platform. Collaboration with Engineering, Governance, Product, and Sales teams will be key to delivering on the technical roadmap and ensuring high performance and scalability of our backend services. As CDI's products are critical for informing investment strategies, platform security and reliability are of utmost importance.
We are seeking self-motivated team players who are passionate about code quality and share our mission, even if you're new to crypto. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, test, and implement new backend features using Python or NodeJS.
- Collaborate with Product, Governance, and Sales teams to deliver on the product roadmap.
- Define backend requirements for tools that enhance the analysis, reporting, and display of indices data.
- Work with software architects and technical leads to ensure scalability and reliability in decision making.
- Build infrastructure components that optimize developer experience and platform performance.
- Troubleshoot and debug complex issues, providing solutions.
- Contribute to technical documentation on software architecture and coding frameworks.
- Participate in code reviews and offer constructive feedback.
- Mentor fellow engineering team members.
About You:
- At least 6 years of software engineering experience working on distributed systems at scale.
- Proficiency and demonstrated experience in Python (required), and experience with Java and/or C++ is a plus.
- Expertise in Object-Oriented principles and other software design paradigms.
- Knowledge of SQL and/or NoSQL databases.
- Familiarity with cloud-based development using ECS and Lambda.
- Experience with third-party tools such as Kafka and Redis.
- Understanding of web services and API layers, specifically REST/JSON.
- Proficiency in using build and development tools like Docker and Git.
- Bonus points for familiarity with modern front-end technologies and frameworks like React/NextJs.
- Experience with DevOps methodologies including Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Trunk Based Development.
- Well-versed in Agile Methodologies and previous experience working in a Scrum environment.
- Strong ownership, accountability, and efficient verbal and written communication skills.
- Full professional proficiency in English is required.
Please note that this is a full-time employment position. Only candidates who are currently based in Colombia will be considered for this opportunity due to the required working hours and team co-location.
Equal Opportunity:
CoinDesk is committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, from recruitment to benefits. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion or belief, sex, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status/service, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Accommodation:
CoinDesk is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any part of the application process, please email accommodations@coindesk.com and let us know the nature of your request.
Please note that a member of CoinDesk's Talent Acquisition team will only contact you directly from an @coindesk.com or @coindesk-indices.com email address regarding opportunities at CoinDesk. Disregard emails from any other addresses or individuals. If you are selected to move forward in the hiring process, a member of our team will reach out to guide you through the interview process. We look forward to connecting!
Senior Backend Engineer
We are looking for a Backend Developer to join our remote team. As a key member of the development team, you will be responsible for building and maintaining APIs, handling data management, and integrating with the blockchain and other systems. You’ll work closely with the frontend developers to ensure seamless integration between the backend and the user-facing parts of the platform.
Responsibilities :
API Development: Design, implement, and maintain RESTful APIs to interact with the front-end and blockchain components of the platform.
Database Management: Work with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB) to store and manage user data, property metadata, transactions, and more.
Blockchain Integration: Collaborate with the Smart Contract team to integrate the backend with blockchain technologies like Ethereum and Polygon (Web3 interactions).
Security & Performance: Implement security protocols to ensure platform safety and high performance, including handling user authentication, payment systems, and personal data management.
Collaboration with Frontend: While your focus is backend, a basic understanding of React and frontend development will help you collaborate effectively with the frontend team for API consumption and integration.
Troubleshooting & Debugging: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and bugs, improving both the backend and the overall user experience.
Documentation: Write clear and concise documentation for APIs, database structures, and integration processes to ensure smooth team collaboration and future scalability.
Requirements :
5+ years of backend development experience.
Strong knowledge of Node.js and Express.js.
Experience working with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or other databases.
Familiarity with IPFS or cloud storage solutions is a plus.
Basic knowledge of React.js and frontend development (enough to collaborate effectively with frontend team).
Experience working with Web3 technologies (Ethereum, Polygon, Web3.js, Ethers.js) is preferred but not required.
Understanding of smart contracts and decentralized applications is a plus.
Security: Strong understanding of security best practices, especially in regard to blockchain interactions and user data.
Problem-Solving: Ability to debug, optimize, and troubleshoot complex systems.
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document processes clearly and work in a remote team environment.
Frontend Engineer
We’re looking for a Frontend Developer with a solid foundation in React and modern front-end development. You’ll play a key role in building immersive and intuitive user interfaces for property browsing, token transactions, and 3D environments.
Responsibilities :
Build and maintain responsive web interfaces using React and TypeScript
Integrate with backend APIs and Web3 services (e.g., wallet auth, smart contract interaction)
Work with 3D designers to integrate Three.js models into the user experience
Optimize UI performance for high-load and mobile experiences
Collaborate with backend, blockchain, and AI teams for seamless end-to-end experiences
Contribute to design system and component libraries
Participate in code reviews and agile sprints
Requirements :
5+ years of experience in front-end development
Proficient in React.js, JS/TS, HTML5, CSS3
Familiarity with frontend state management (e.g., Redux, Zustand, or Context API)
Comfortable working with RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL
Basic understanding of Web3 or blockchain wallet integrations (MetaMask, WalletConnect)
Experience with responsive design and cross-browser compatibility
Version control with Git
UI/UX Designer
We’re looking for a talented UX/UI Designer who thrives at the intersection of design, interactivity, and front-end development. You’ll be responsible for crafting intuitive, elegant user experiences while designing 3D visualizations of real estate environments using tools like Blender and Three.js.
The ideal candidate combines strong design sensibility with technical proficiency and has basic hands-on experience with React and front-end development.
Responsibilities :
Design wireframes, mockups, and user flows for the web & mobile platform
Create immersive, interactive 3D property visualizations using Blender or similar tools
Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate 3D scenes using Three.js
Ensure a seamless user experience from Web2 UX to Web3 wallet interactions
Maintain design consistency across components, tokens, and 3D interfaces
Conduct user testing, iterate on feedback, and improve UI/UX design quality
Help optimize performance and responsiveness of 3D/visual elements
Contribute to brand visual direction and design system
Requirements :
5+ years of experience in UX/UI design, preferably for complex web & mobile applications or platforms
Proficiency in Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch
Strong portfolio demonstrating both UX strategy and beautiful UI execution
Experience with 3D modeling tools such as Blender, Cinema4D, or similar
Basic knowledge of React and modern front-end development (HTML, CSS, JS)
Familiarity with Three.js or willingness to learn quickly
Understanding of responsive and mobile-first design
Ability to collaborate with engineers, product managers, and blockchain teams
Strong communication skills and self-motivation in a remote setting
Mobile Developer
We are looking for a Mobile Developer to help build and optimize the mobile experience for the platform. You will work closely with our product, backend, and design teams to create a performant, secure, and intuitive mobile app that supports real-time 3D property viewing, blockchain interactions, and AI-powered recommendations.
Responsibilities :
Develop and maintain cross-platform mobile applications (iOS and Android)
Integrate with backend APIs and smart contracts (Web3)
Optimize app performance, responsiveness, and security
Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement immersive and intuitive experiences
Integrate 3D content using tools like Unity, Babylon.js, or Three.js (if mobile-compatible)
Enable wallet connections (e.g., WalletConnect)
Implement features such as property listings, profiles, payments, notifications, etc.
Conduct testing and debugging across multiple devices and OS versions
Participate in code reviews and Agile sprints
Requirements :
5+ years of mobile development experience
Strong proficiency with React Native (preferred) or Flutter
Experience integrating RESTful APIs and Web3 tools (e.g., Ethers.js, WalletConnect)
Familiarity with blockchain wallets and decentralized identity concepts
Basic understanding of React and front-end development
Experience with Firebase, Push Notifications, and payment SDKs
Ability to work with 3D content or ARKit/ARCore is a plus
Experience publishing and maintaining apps in App Store and Google Play
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Excellent communication and collaboration in a remote team environment
AI/ML Engineer
We are looking for an experienced AI/ML Engineer to join our team and drive the development of intelligent systems that enhance user personalization, property recommendations, pricing models, and more. You will work across disciplines with frontend, backend, and blockchain engineers to create and deploy real-world AI features in a decentralized ecosystem.
Responsibilities :
Build and deploy machine learning models for property recommendations, price prediction, and user engagement optimization.
Integrate LightFM, LangChain, and OpenAI/LLM frameworks.
Design AI-powered agents, chatbots, and virtual assistants.
Collaborate on feature engineering, data pipelines, and AI service APIs.
Work with frontend developers to display predictive results and recommendations in the UI.
Deploy models using AWS SageMaker or similar infrastructure.
Monitor model performance and continuously improve accuracy and efficiency.
Stay up to date with advancements in GenAI, real estate AI, and MLOps best practices.
Requirements :
5+ years of hands-on AI/ML development experience.
Strong Python skills with frameworks like NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
Experience with recommender systems (e.g., LightFM), NLP, or conversational AI (LangChain).
Familiar with deploying models in cloud environments (preferably AWS SageMaker).
Working knowledge of React and frontend integration basics.
Solid understanding of data preparation, model tuning, and deployment workflows.
Strong problem-solving ability and self-management skills.