Principal/Lead Blockchain Development Engineer (Java)
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As a Principal/Lead Blockchain Development Engineer at Bybit, you will drive the integration of new blockchain networks and custody infrastructure for one of the world's leading cryptocurrency exchanges serving over 80 million users. You'll own high-impact engineering work across deposit and withdrawal operations, system design, and deployment on a global scale.
What you'll do
- Lead the integration of new blockchain networks to support deposit and withdrawal operations for exchanges and Web3 platforms
- Develop and refine custody business requirements
- Drive business requirements analysis, system design, development, testing, and deployment to deliver high-quality engineering outcomes
- Write technical and system documentation to ensure code maintainability and enable efficient team collaboration
What you bring
- 5+ years of Java development experience
- Solid Java fundamentals, strong coding practices, and proficiency with mainstream open-source frameworks and components
- Proficiency with Git, Maven, and Linux
- Strong familiarity with distributed system design and mainstream middleware including MySQL, Redis, and message queues such as Kafka
- Strong sense of responsibility, clear logical thinking, curiosity and research-oriented mindset, strong learning ability, and collaborative team spirit
What we offer
- Study Growth Fund supporting your professional development and continuous learning
- Internal events including team-building activities, workshops, and collaborative innovation initiatives
- Global collaboration with a diverse, international team
- Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly expanding global company
- Internal mobility and long-term career development support
About Bybit
Bybit is one of the world's leading cryptocurrency exchanges and digital financial platforms, established in 2018 and serving over 80 million users across more than 200 countries and regions. The platform delivers a seamless ecosystem spanning trading, payments, wealth management, custody, institutional services, and Web3, recognized as one of the most trusted and transparent platforms in the digital asset industry.
