Senior Backend Engineer
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Mesh is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to help build the world's first global crypto payments network. You will work across the full stack, from backend systems to user-facing applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop secure, scalable financial experiences. As one of the most senior technical leaders on the team, you will define system architecture, mentor engineers, and influence product strategy. We're especially interested in candidates based in Bangalore who can work closely with our core team.
What you'll do
- Develop and maintain backend services and APIs
- Work with Azure cloud services for deployment and scalability
- Conduct thorough testing, debugging, and prompt resolution of software defects
- Contribute to code reviews, architectural decisions, and system design
- Create high-quality, efficient, and reliable code following best practices
- Optimize performance and scalability of backend systems for handling large data volumes
- Build crypto-first and secure products to facilitate traditional financial activity such as payments and transfers
- Stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in fintech, crypto, and backend development
What you bring
- 5-7 years of professional experience as a Backend Software Engineer, preferably in fintech or crypto
- Strong proficiency in backend programming languages such as C#, Java, Scala, or Go
- A security-first mindset with solid knowledge of AuthN, AuthZ, SAML, API security, and encryption
- An understanding of crypto concepts such as blockchains, RPCs, and self-custody wallets
- A solid understanding of RESTful API design principles and microservices architecture
- Familiarity with Azure and other cloud platforms
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
What we offer
- Competitive salary and equity
- Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family
- Unlimited PTO
- Dedicated budget for courses, conferences, and certifications
- Remote-friendly approach with in-office expectations of at least 40% of the time (approximately two days per week) for employees in San Francisco, New York, and Bangalore
- Top-tier tools and equipment
About Mesh
Mesh enables consumers to pay and be paid with any asset by making crypto payments reliable, useful, and ubiquitous. The company combines a powerful orchestration engine with a seamless consumer app to unlock liquidity for the world. Backed by leading investors including SBI, Money Forward, Paradigm, Dragonfly, Galaxy, and PayPal Ventures, Mesh is building the infrastructure for the next era of the global economy.
Context for this role
From the live jobs we track on CryptoJobsHQ, updated daily.
Mesh has 20 open roles on CryptoJobsHQ: 9 in Engineering, 4 in Finance and 3 in Legal & Compliance. All are on-site or hybrid, mostly in the US and Canada. 3 were posted in the last 7 days. The median advertised base salary is $214k, from 17 listings that publish pay.
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