Software Engineer, Blockchain & Distributed Systems

Job description

Blockstream https://blockstream.com/ was founded in 2014 by Dr. Adam Back https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Back and a group of fellow cryptographers and engineers passionate about Bitcoin and its potential to change the future of finance. We have become a market leader in Bitcoin security and Layer-2 technologies. Our products are designed to make financial systems more efficient, secure, and robust. We are seeking Software Engineers, an entry-level to more senior technical role focused on learning and contributing to the development of blockchain and digital asset solutions for enterprise and institutional clients. This role provides hands-on experience with distributed systems, cryptography, and financial technology while working alongside experienced developers and architects. Within the Service & Enterprise Solutions organization, the Software Engineers contribute to building secure, scalable platforms for banking clients. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge blockchain technologies, learn industry best practices, and grow technical skills in a fast-paced fintech environment. What You'll Be Doing (Responsibilities): - Write clean, maintainable code following team coding standards and best practices - Implement features and functionality based on technical specifications - Debug and resolve software defects with guidance from senior team members - Develop and execute unit tests to ensure code quality - Participate in code reviews to learn from experienced developers - Support integration activities with APIs, databases, and external systems - Document code and technical processes clearly - Collaborate with architects, DevOps engineers, and QA teams - Learn and apply software development principles, design patterns, and fintech domain knowledge What We Look for In You (Required Qualifications): - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience) - 0-5 years of professional software development experience (internships and academic projects count) - Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, Java, or Rust) - Understanding of fundamental programming concepts: data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming - Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows - Self-starter with proven ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and geographies, demonstrating high-quality and high-touch customer engagement throughout all phases of delivery - Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail - Eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt quickly - Languages: English required; Swiss German/German, French and/or Italian a plus - Location: Switzerland, with focus on Lugano Nice To Haves (Preferred Qualifications): - Basic understanding of blockchain, distributed systems, or cryptography concepts - Exposure to API design and RESTful services - Interest in cryptocurrency, digital assets, or decentralized technologies - Experience with databases (SQL/NoSQL) - Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) or containerization (Docker) - Understanding of agile development methodologies - Contributions to open-source projects or personal coding portfolio - Interest in progressing into senior development or architecture roles 🔒 Stay Safe from Job Scams All official Blockstream communication will come from an @blockstream.com http://blockstream.com email address. We will never ask you to share sensitive information or purchase equipment during the hiring process. If in doubt, contact us at hr@blockstream.com. Learn more about avoiding job scams here https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2022/05/want-work-home-spot-scams-first.