Software Engineer, Issuance

About Paxos

Today’s financial infrastructure is archaic, expensive, inefficient and risky — supporting a system that leaves out more people than it lets in. So we’re rebuilding it.

We’re on a mission to open the world’s financial system to everyone by enabling the instant movement of any asset, any time, in a trustworthy way. For over a decade, we’ve built blockchain infrastructure that tokenizes, custodies, trades and settles assets for the world’s leading financial institutions, like PayPal, Venmo, Mastercard and Interactive Brokers.

About the team

The Issuance Engineering team is responsible for building and maintaining the core infrastructure that powers Paxos’ issuance of tokenized assets. Our engineers are passionate about designing and implementing secure, scalable, and high-performance systems that ensure the seamless creation, management, and transfer of digital assets. We work closely with product, operations, and compliance teams to drive innovation in financial technology while maintaining the highest standards of reliability and security.

About the role

As a Software Engineer, Issuance at Paxos, you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and optimizing software solutions that support the issuance of digital assets, including stablecoins and other tokenized financial instruments. You will leverage your expertise in distributed systems and modern software development practices to ensure the scalability, security, and efficiency of our platform.

What you’ll do

• Design, develop, and maintain mission-critical issuance systems that support tokenized assets across multiple blockchains.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, compliance, and infrastructure to define system architecture and technical requirements.
• Ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of our issuance services through best practices in software design, testing, and deployment.
• Optimize existing issuance infrastructure to enhance performance, reduce latency, and improve operational efficiency.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Stay informed about emerging trends in blockchain, distributed systems, and financial technology to drive innovation within the team.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and technical decision-making processes.

About you

• 3+ years of software engineering experience, with proven track record of delivering complex technical solutions
• Strong expertise in building scalable backend services and RESTful APIs
• Experience with modern web technologies and cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred)
• Track record of writing clean, maintainable code with comprehensive test coverage
• Strong understanding of security best practices and experience building secure systems
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to break down complex requirements into manageable tasks
• Experience with workflow engines and state management systems is a plus
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and KYC/AML processes is a plus
• Demonstrated experience using AI tools to improve how you work
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Important Notice for Paxos Applicants

We’ve become aware of fraudulent accounts posting as Paxos recruiters on LinkedIn and other platforms. These scammers attempt to deceive applicants into paying for job opportunities or providing personal financial information.

To verify a legitimate Paxos recruiter:

• We only use @paxos.com email addresses
• We never ask for payment or financial details to apply, interview, or work here
• For technical roles, we do not perform a coding interview without prior screening by our engineering team

Thanks for your interest in Paxos!

Pay and benefits

Paxos offers a competitive total compensation and benefits package, including equity and bonuses based on both your individual performance and company performance. Eligibility for bonuses is dependent on job level, and actual salary within the range depends on your skills, experience, and qualifications.