Staff Software Engineer - Distributed Ledger Execution

Location: Remote - US

Compensation: $ Competitive

We are a fast-growing software company committed to supporting, developing, and servicing an open source, proof-of-stake platform. This EVM-compatible Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) is specifically built to meet the needs of enterprise and Web3 applications, prioritizing speed, security, stability, and sustainability. We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to be a technical leader on our core Execution Team.

You will be responsible for delivering software services, business logic, and APIs within the core Consensus Node—the heart of our DLT. This is a high-impact role requiring deep passion for solving technical challenges involving distributed execution, state management, transaction lifecycles, and economic systems (fees, rewards). You will drive technical direction, optimize performance, and mentor engineers within a highly collaborative, open-source environment.

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Full Stack Engineer - Payments & FinTech Web Applications

Location: Remote - Based in EST or GMT+1

Compensation: $120K - $150K

We are a high-growth technology company building a robust FinTech and payments platform. We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Engineer with strong product sense and deep technical expertise to design and build the secure, scalable, and high-performing web applications that power our platform. This role requires translating complex backend financial systems into intuitive, reliable user experiences.

You will own the development lifecycle of web applications from design through release, working across the full stack with an emphasis on the frontend user experience. You will collaborate closely with backend teams, ensuring that all features prioritize performance, security, and scalability. You will be expected to treat UI components and APIs as products, maintaining high standards for code quality and architectural clarity.

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Senior Blockchain Engineer - Encrypted Infrastructure

Location: New York (Office)

Compensation: $150K - $200K

We are a small, fast-moving software company building an encrypted blockchain that combines deep expertise in cryptography, compilers, and distributed systems. Backed by top-tier investors including a16z and Polychain, we are financially secure with several years of runway. We are seeking a Senior Engineer to join our elite team in New York City and work on cutting-edge, challenging engineering problems.

You will join a focused team of industry veterans and standout talent, taking on significant decision-making responsibilities as you design and implement core components of our encrypted platform. This role requires the commitment to bring hard, complex tasks to completion independently, contributing to infrastructure that is fundamentally redefining secure data handling on-chain.

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Protocol Backend Engineer - Stablecoin Platform

Location: Remote - Preference for US but would consider Europe if candidates can work on a slight overlap with EST working hours

Compensation: $180K - $250K

We are a pioneering stablecoin platform that provides developers with a superior digital-dollar building block ($\$M$) to extend and create customized stablecoins in minutes. Our platform empowers businesses to monetize their digital dollar use cases while maintaining control over their money tech stack. We are seeking an experienced Protocol Backend Engineer to join our growing team and enhance our stablecoin ecosystem and core projects.

You will be instrumental in designing and deploying high-availability, secure solutions for on-chain finance and cross-chain liquidity management. This role requires strong engineering leadership, technical mastery of backend systems, and an understanding of decentralized financial logic. You will also mentor mid-level engineers and drive a culture of excellence and compliance.

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Staff Frontend Engineer - Global Trade Comment Network

Location: New York City (Hybrid)

Compensation: $180K - $250K

We are building the global trade comment network, a protocol designed to solve the core problem of discovery in trading: what to buy and why. Our solution allows users to comment on their trades and see the trade comments of others, turning trading into a high-frequency social activity. We are backed by world-class investors and are seeking a highly experienced Staff Frontend Engineer to build and scale our mobile and web applications.

This is a high-impact role requiring deep experience in building and scaling complex mobile and web applications that power high-frequency social interactions. You will own the responsibility for ensuring a smooth UX and sub-second rendering across feeds of thousands of items, tackling meat-and-potatoes software engineering challenges to deliver a reliable and engaging product across devices.

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Senior Backend Engineer - High-Volume Fintech & Payments Platform

Location: Remote - Based in LATAM / EST /Europe

Compensation: $130K - $180K

We are a technology company building the next generation of money and financial products. We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design and build the core backend systems that power our fintech and payments platform. This role requires deep technical expertise in high-scale transaction systems and strong product awareness to deliver reliable, secure, and impactful solutions.

You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of our backend services, focusing on architecting, building, and operating systems that handle high-volume financial transactions securely and reliably. You will act as a technical leader, driving feature delivery and raising the engineering bar across the team while ensuring our systems align with business priorities.

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Senior Fullstack Engineer - DeFi Trading & Yield Platform

Location: Remote - NYC or SF based candidates heavily preferred

Compensation: $150K - $175K

We are building the leading trading and yield platform for DeFi, founded by former industry leaders with deep expertise in algorithmic trading. Backed by top-tier institutional investors from both traditional finance and crypto, we are creating cutting-edge, crypto-native technology. We are seeking a Senior Fullstack Engineer excited to work on a complex backend managing billions of dollars in crypto transactions while delivering exceptional user experiences.

You will have the opportunity to build across the entire stack, integrating multiple DeFi protocols and connecting with various blockchains. This role demands full ownership of features, requiring you to balance implementation speed with long-term quality and scalability. You will be a key player in shaping our success by designing and building systems capable of high-throughput execution.

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Quantitative Software Engineer - DeFi Economic Optimization

Location: Remote - US, Canada and would consider candidates based in Puerto Rico

Compensation: $150K - $200K

We are a Series B quantitative research and optimization company that leads the field in DeFi economics. We manage market risk, optimize growth, and ensure economic safety for protocols facilitating most spot trading, borrowing, and lending activity across all of DeFi, securing over $42 billion in customer TVL. We are seeking highly skilled and motivated Quantitative Software Engineers to drive the safe progression of future financial systems.

You will be at the intersection of quantitative finance and software engineering, driving the design and implementation of risk management and optimization strategies for major DeFi protocols. This role involves full ownership, from building robust data pipelines and core modeling platforms to deploying logic that enhances capital efficiency and risk-adjusted yields.

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Principal Engineer (Remote Outside US) - Real-World Asset Minter Infrastructure

Location: Remote - Europe or on the East Coast for South America/Canada (No US)

Compensation: $200K - $225K

We are building a critical piece of infrastructure that is the first live Minter on a major protocol. Our system transforms real-world collateral, such as U.S. Treasuries, into on-chain monetary building blocks ($M). This programmable, composable foundation allows builders to create their own application-specific digital dollars. We are seeking a Principal Engineer to take full-stack ownership of the systems that power this creation and distribution.

This role begins as a high-impact Senior Individual Contributor position with broad autonomy to define architecture and set engineering practices, designed to grow into a technical leadership role. You will work directly with leadership to execute a clear, productized system vision. Your focus will be on building the institutional-grade infrastructure that enables automated minting, multi-chain liquidity, and key integrations.

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About Signal Ventures: Signal Ventures, the venture capital & strategic investment arm of The Signal Group, is a specialized venture capital firm focused on supporting early-stage technology startups and entrepreneurs in the shipping, logistics, mobility, and commodities sectors. With a track record of over 15 investments, 3 incubation projects, and successful exits for notable companies like OilX and nuTonomy, Signal Ventures is at the forefront of the industry.

About the role: We are currently seeking a highly motivated, analytical and Insightful analyst to join our team on a fixed-term six month contract. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing deal flow and conducting due diligence for a portion of our portfolio. Reporting directly to the SVP of Tech Ventures and working closely with the Signal Ventures team, this role will contribute to the growth and success of Signal Ventures. 

This role is suited for recent graduates (0-2 years of experience) who are eager to get hands-on experience in the VC industry. We value open, rigorous debate and expect this person to bring fresh perspectives, question assumptions, and constructively challenge our thinking. 

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