Senior Software Engineer, CoinDesk Indices (Remote - LATAM)
About CoinDesk Indices
CoinDesk Indices (CDI) is a subsidiary of CoinDesk, serving as the leading provider of digital asset indices by AUM (assets under management) since 2014. CDI is committed to precise, rigorous, and extensive research in order to educate the market and empower investors. As part of CoinDesk, the most influential and trusted platform for the global crypto ecosystem, CDI plays a crucial role in shaping the industry.
CDI offers three primary product lines: single-asset reference indices, broad market and sector indices, and systematic strategy indices. The CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index (XBX) is the oldest and forms the foundation for various digital asset products. Our broad market and sector indices provide comprehensive benchmarks, and our investable sectors are structured using CDI's widely adopted taxonomy. Additionally, our systematic strategy indices assist investors in achieving specific objectives.
About the Role
As a Senior Software Engineer on the CDI Engineering team, you will contribute to the design, development, and testing of new features on the Core Platform that drives our business. Working closely with teams across Engineering, Governance, Product, and Sales, you will ensure the implementation of our technical roadmap and the maintenance of high performance and scalability in our backend services. Given that our clients rely on CDI's products to guide their investment strategies, ensuring platform security and reliability is of utmost importance.
We are seeking self-motivated individuals who are passionate about code quality and eager to be part of our mission, even if they are new to cryptocurrency. If this resonates with you, we would love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with stakeholders to design, develop, implement, and maintain backend features using Python/NodeJS
- Work closely with Product, Governance, and Sales teams to deliver on the product roadmap
- Specify backend requirements for tools that enhance the analysis, reporting, and visualization of indices data, contributing to projects focused on data interactivity and visualization
- Collaborate with software architects and technical leads to prioritize scalability and reliability in decision-making
- Develop infrastructure components that optimize developer experience as well as platform performance, reliability, scalability, and security
- Troubleshoot and debug complex issues, providing effective solutions
- Contribute to technical documentation related to software architecture, coding frameworks, components, and technical decisions
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback
- Mentor fellow engineering colleagues
About You
- Minimum of 6 years of software engineering experience, working on the design, development, and maintenance of distributed systems at scale
- Proficiency in the following technologies:
- Programming: Python (required), Java and/or C++ (a plus)
- Object-oriented principles and software design paradigms
- Databases: SQL and/or NoSQL
- Cloud-based development: ECS, Lambda
- Third-party tools: Kafka, Redis
- Web Services/API Layer: REST/JSON
- Build/dev tools: Docker, Git
- Bonus points for familiarity with modern front-end technologies and frameworks such as React/Next.js
- Experience with DevOps methodologies, including Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, and Trunk Based Development
- Familiarity with Agile Methodologies and previous experience working in a Scrum environment
- Ownership, accountability, and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Full professional proficiency in English
Note: This is a full-time position. Candidates must be currently based in Brasil due to required working hours and team co-location.
Equal Opportunity
CoinDesk is committed to treating all applicants and employees in a non-discriminatory manner with respect to the terms and conditions of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of 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. Our commitment to equality governs all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, promotion, training, education, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives here.
Accommodation
CoinDesk is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the application process, please contact us at accomodations@coindesk.com and let us know the nature of your request.
Please note that only members of CoinDesk's Talent Acquisition team will contact you directly from an @coindesk.com or @coindesk-indices.com email address to discuss potential opportunities. Disregard emails from any other addresses or individuals. If you are selected to progress to the next stage of our hiring process, a member of our team will guide you through the interview process. We look forward to connecting with you!
Listing Business Development Manager (Crypto, Japanese Speaking)
Bitcastle is a cryptocurrency exchange platform which aims to create a new age of exchange where everyone can use it safely and have fun. As we expand and take a more active approach to global expansion, bitcastle is looking to hire a Full-Time Listing Business Development to drive growth by leading end-to-end sales initiatives and strategic collaborations in the blockchain and crypto sector, while coordinating cross-functional teams and staying ahead of market trends through continuous research and industry engagement.
About the Role:
- Identify new business opportunities, expand and execute strategic partnerships
- Look for new listing sales opportunities in Blockchain and crypto space
- Manage the listing sales pipeline, from researching, sourcing, contacting, negotiating, converting and following up with clients
- Liase and coordinate with marketing, product, customer support and operations teams to ensure smooth delivery of products
- Assess and monitor key indicators of cryptocurrency projects and evaluating the effectiveness of partnership and campaign initiatives
- Monitor market trends and conducting R&D in the cryptocurrency market
- Participate in overseas exhibitions and events as required and network with potential business partners
Requirements:
Business level Japanese proficiency
Minimum 1 year of BD/sales experience in crypto/blockchain space
Familiar with cryptocurrency or blockchain technology
Experience in managing a team
Experience in crypto coins listing or general business development experience in the crypto industry
Capabilities of develop global customer relationships independently
Good relationship with team and cross functional communication skill
Ideal Candidate:
Have a good sense of cooperation and working with a team
Able to act independently and proactively
Experience in customer negotiation
Listing Business Development
Bitcastle is a cryptocurrency exchange platform which aims to create a new age of exchange where everyone can use it safely and have fun. As we expand and take a more active approach to global expansion, bitcastle is looking to hire a Full-Time Listing Business Development to drive growth by leading end-to-end sales initiatives and strategic collaborations in the blockchain and crypto sector, while coordinating cross-functional teams and staying ahead of market trends through continuous research and industry engagement.
About the Role:
- Identify new business opportunities, expand and execute strategic partnerships
- Look for new listing sales opportunities in Blockchain and crypto space
- Manage the listing sales pipeline, from researching, sourcing, contacting, negotiating, converting and following up with clients
- Liase and coordinate with marketing, product, customer support and operations teams to ensure smooth delivery of products
- Assess and monitor key indicators of cryptocurrency projects and evaluating the effectiveness of partnership and campaign initiatives
- Monitor market trends and conducting R&D in the cryptocurrency market
- Participate in overseas exhibitions and events as required and network with potential business partners
Requirements:
- Business level English
- Minimum 1 year of BD/sales experience in crypto/blockchain space
- Familiar with cryptocurrency or blockchain technology
- Capabilities of develop global customer relationships independently
- Good relationship with team and cross functional communication skill
- Fast learner, hard worker and team player
Ideal Candidate:
- Have a good sense of cooperation and working with a team
-Able to act independently and proactively
- Experience in customer negotiation
- Business level Japanese
Chief Technology Officer (Japanese Speaking)
Bitcastle is a cryptocurrency exchange platform which aims to create a new age of exchange where everyone can use it safely and have fun. As we expand and take a more active approach to global expansion, bitcastle is looking to hire a Full-Time Japanese speaking Chief Technology Officer to lead our engineering team.As frequent communication with Japan and Vietnam entities is required, this role will require Japanese language proficiency and will be fully remote at the moment.
– Formulate strategy and establish the technical vision for the business
– Preparation of specifications and design documents for product development
– Project management of the development process, including quality control
– Define and refine engineering workflows, tech architecture and infrastructure
– Build, develop, lead a world class engineering team
Requirements:
– Experience as a CTO or in a similar technology leadership role in cryptocurrency exchanges or brokerage firms.
– Strong leadership capabilities – with proven success of building, developing and leading an engineering team
– Experience in development using Python, PHP and NodeJS
– Project management experience
– Business level English
– Business level Japanese language skills (JLPT N2 and above) to communicate with Japan and Vietnam entity without need for translator
Ideal Candidate:
– Has project management experience
– Has experience as CTO or similar role in a startup
– Knowledge and interest in cryptocurrency
Project Frameworks and Languages:
– Backend: nestJS(Node JS), Laravel (PHP),Python
– Database: Redis, My SQL
– Frontend: Vue JS
– Mobile: React Native, Android Native, Swift
– DevOps: Git, CI/CD, Docker, Jenkins, GitLabCD
– Cloud: AWS
Korean Growth Lead
KOL Business Development
Bitcastle is a cryptocurrency exchange platform which aims to create a new age of exchange where everyone can use it safely and have fun. As we expand and take a more active approach to global expansion, bitcastle is looking to hire a Full-Time KOL Business Development to join our team.
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven KOL Business Development to drive user growth and enhance brand visibility for our exchange. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and nurturing relationships with local KOLs, influencers, communities, projects, and strategic partners to promote our platform.
- Identify and build relationships with local KOLs/influencers/, communities, projects, and other potential partners to promote the exchange in order to achieve user growth.
- As a representative of the exchange, to build and maintain a good relationship with KOLs and marketing channels to achieve long-term partnership
- Be responsible for the execution and performance of KOL marketing strategy, track and analyze results, and make adjustments to ensure optimal performance and maximum ROI.
- Stay updated with local industry developments trends, conduct market research and create strategies when required
- Attend events as a representative of the exchange when required, expand network and bring in more leads for the exchange
Requirements:
- Experience as KOL BD in similar companies/markets
- Understanding of cryptocurrency
- Fluent in English
Preferred Qualification:
- Japanese speaking proficiency