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!
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.
Smart Contract & Web3 Developer
We are looking for an experienced Smart Contract & Web3 Developer to join our team. This role is central to the design, development, and deployment of secure and scalable blockchain-based solutions. You will work closely with frontend and backend developers, designers, and product managers to integrate smart contracts into a seamless and immersive user experience for real estate investment and trading.
Responsibilities :
Design, develop, and deploy secure smart contracts on Ethereum or compatible EVM chains (e.g., Polygon).
Build and test tokenization logic for real estate assets using NFTs and ERC standards (e.g., ERC-721, ERC-1155).
Integrate Web3.js/Ethers.js with the frontend (React) and backend services.
Collaborate with designers and frontend developers to enable blockchain-powered UX flows (e.g., wallet login, transactions).
Implement features such as fractional ownership, DAO voting, and rental agreements.
Write unit tests and perform contract audits to ensure security and efficiency.
Manage smart contract deployments and monitor their on-chain performance.
Stay updated on Web3 trends, L2 solutions, and relevant protocols that can enhance the platform.
Requirements :
3-5 years of experience in smart contract development and blockchain technology.
Strong knowledge of Solidity and smart contract best practices.
Familiarity with Ethereum, Polygon, or other EVM-compatible chains.
Experience with Web3 libraries (Web3.js, Ethers.js) and frontend integration.
Basic understanding of frontend development using React and TypeScript.
Experience deploying contracts using tools like Hardhat or Foundry.
Understanding of decentralized storage solutions like IPFS.
Comfort with using blockchain APIs (Alchemy, Infura) and node management.
Good communication skills and ability to collaborate in a cross-functional team.
Engineering Manager
We are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead our distributed engineering team. In this role, you will guide a cross-functional team of developers (frontend, backend, Web3, AI/ML, mobile, QA), ensuring technical excellence, timely delivery, and alignment with product goals. The Engineering Manager will serve as both a technical leader and a people manager, fostering innovation and accountability across the team
Responsibilities :
Lead and manage a team of software engineers (frontend, backend, Web3, AI/ML, mobile, QA)
Define and maintain engineering best practices, coding standards, and architecture guidelines
Collaborate with Product Managers and Project Managers to plan and prioritize sprints
Drive the execution of technical projects from design through delivery
Conduct code reviews, mentoring, and skill development for engineers
Ensure scalable, secure, and high-performance systems across the stack
Oversee DevOps practices, CI/CD, and cloud deployments (AWS, Docker, Terraform)
Coordinate with Web3 developers for smart contract integration and audits
Monitor and improve system reliability, performance, and security
Manage hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations of engineering team members
Requirements :
5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer / Full Stack Developer
2+ years of proven leadership experience as an Engineering Manager / Tech Lead
Strong technical background in React, Node.js, Python/FastAPI, Web3 (Solidity/Ethers.js)
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Docker, Terraform)
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and sprint planning
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to manage a remote, distributed engineering team effectively
Basic understanding of front-end development (React/JS) is required
Smart Contract Developer
We’re looking for an experienced Smart Contract Developer to join our remote team. You’ll be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying secure and efficient smart contracts for blockchain-based applications. The role involves close collaboration with other developers and product leads to bring new ideas to life.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, write, and test smart contracts (Solidity)
- Review and optimize existing contracts for gas efficiency and security
- Integrate contracts with front-end or backend services via Web3
- Participate in code reviews, audits, and documentation
- Stay current with blockchain trends and best practices
Requirements:
- Proven experience with Solidity, EVM-based blockchains, and related frameworks (Hardhat, Truffle, Foundry, etc.)
- Good understanding of DeFi protocols, NFT standards (ERC-721/1155), or Layer-2 solutions
- Familiarity with smart contract security and testing methodologies
- Experience using GitLab, Git, and version control workflows
- Ability to work independently and communicate effectively in English
Nice to Have:
- Background in cryptography, auditing, or backend development
- Contributions to open-source blockchain projects
What We Offer:
- Fully remote and flexible working hours (team across EST, CET, GMT+2)
- Flexible payment options — including crypto payments (USDT, USDC) or traditional methods
- Collaborative and friendly international team
- Opportunities to grow into lead or architecture roles