Staff Software Engineer

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Los Angeles, USA
Full time
Remote
Compensation is not specified
Role
Software Engineer
Description

About the Company:

Circle is a forward-thinking financial technology company positioned in the heart of the swiftly evolving internet of money. In this dynamic landscape, monetary value can now move globally, almost instantaneously, and at a lower cost compared to traditional settlement systems. By pioneering this innovative internet layer, Circle is unlocking unprecedented opportunities for payments, commerce, and markets that can drive global economic growth and foster inclusivity. Their ecosystem, which includes USDC, a blockchain-based dollar, empowers businesses, institutions, and developers to leverage these advancements and capitalize on the significant intersection of money and technology revolution.

Company Culture:

At Circle, there is a strong emphasis on transparency and reliability across all operations. With a commitment to growth and expansion into robust global territories, speed and efficiency are key drivers of success. Circle's employees embody the company's core values of Multistakeholder, Mindfulness, Driven by Excellence, and High Integrity. Working remotely, circlers thrive in a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and everyone plays an essential role.

Key Responsibilities:

The Staff Software Engineer role at Circle involves enhancing the company's internal blockchain systems infrastructure to facilitate global tokenization. Responsibilities include analyzing requirements and procedures to enhance existing systems, developing scalable microservices to ensure reliable and secure APIs for value transfer across various blockchain and traditional banking protocols, collaborating with Product and Engineering teams on feature design and testing, troubleshooting system malfunctions, developing accessible APIs for seamless integration with payment systems, and interfacing Platform Services with financial institutions.

Requirements:

  • Proficiency in object-oriented programming languages like Go or Java with a minimum of 8 years of software development experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or foreign equivalent)
  • Technical leadership experience with teams larger than 4 on architecture and system design
  • Expertise in API design, payments processing, or blockchains
  • In-depth knowledge of software architecture, cloud services, API development, container orchestration, SQL databases, and coding best practices
  • Strong communication skills for effective collaboration in remote teams
  • Self-motivated individual with a proactive approach to work in a fast-paced environment

Additional Benefits:

This position offers day-one PERM sponsorship for eligible candidates. Compensation packages at Circle are thoughtfully designed considering factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and organizational needs. Base pay range for this role is $172,500 to $227,500 with an annual bonus target of 15%. Additional benefits include equity, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), discretionary vacation policy, 10 days of paid sick leave per year, and 11 paid holidays per year in the U.S.

Circle is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion within their workforce. They do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Furthermore, Circle participates in the E-Verify Program where required by law.

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We believe in a future where digital dollars work securely around the world to create a more prosperous global economy for everyone.
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