Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Issuance

Updated on 3/7/2025

Paxos

Paxos

201-500 employees

Blockchain-based financial services and digital assets

Compensation Overview

$173.3k - $203.9kAnnually

+ Equity + Bonuses

Senior

Remote in USA

Candidates must be located within the United States.

Category
Backend Engineering
FinTech Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
Kubernetes
Rust
Python
Data Structures & Algorithms
Apache Kafka
Java
Docker
Blockchain
AWS
Go
C/C++
Requirements
  • 5+ years of software development experience
  • Proficiency in at least one of the following languages: Golang, Kotlin, Rust, Java, C++, Python
  • Strong computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and distributed system design
  • Familiarity with cloud-native infrastructure and tools, such as Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka, and AWS services
  • Ability to write high-quality, maintainable, and well-documented code
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a keen ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
  • Effective collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams
Responsibilities
  • 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
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with blockchain technologies, smart contracts, or cryptographic principles is a plus

Paxos is a fintech company that uses blockchain technology to improve financial markets by providing solutions for settling securities, commodities, and other transactions. Its main products include the Paxos Standard (PAX), a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, and Paxos Gold (PAXG), a digital token backed by physical gold. Paxos stands out by integrating blockchain into traditional finance, which enhances transparency and reduces costs. The company's goal is to facilitate the adoption of digital assets and improve transaction efficiency.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$520.7M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2012

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Paxos' EU expansion enhances its global reach and regulatory compliance.
  • Partnership with Standard Chartered boosts stablecoin reserve management.
  • Pax Gold futures attract institutional investors to digital gold.

What critics are saying

  • PayPal's acquisition may lead to strategic conflicts for Paxos.
  • EU expansion exposes Paxos to new regulatory challenges under MiCA.
  • Pax Gold futures could increase exposure to market volatility.

What makes Paxos unique

  • Paxos bridges traditional finance and digital assets with regulatory compliance.
  • Paxos offers stablecoins like PAX and PAXG, backed by USD and gold.
  • Paxos modernizes securities settlement, reducing time and costs.

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Benefits

Company Equity

Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
PYMNTS
Mar 11th, 2025
Stripe, Paxos Ceos Say Payments Ecosystem Needs Stablecoins And Blockchain But Not Cbdc

Payment stablecoins, blockchain and other digital innovations, including tokenization, will enable more efficient money movement across the globe, while ensuring primacy of the U.S. dollar in transactions and trade, executives and other industry experts told lawmakers Tuesday (March 11). During testimony and under questioning by representatives of the House Financial Services Committee, witnesses at the nearly four-hour hearing also contended that it is the private sector — and not a central bank-created CBDC — that will expand financial services and the benefits of digital dollar options to the world at large. Chairman Rep. French Hill, R-Ark., said during his opening remarks: “The evolution of payment stablecoins and their increasing adoption beyond the digital asset ecosystem reflect broader modernization efforts in the U.S. and global payments landscape,” noting that the offerings streamline cross-border payments

Kaupr
Feb 25th, 2025
Paxos Acquires Finnish Membrane Finance

Paxos has finalized its acquisition of Finnish company Membrane Finance, which launched the EU-based stablecoin EUROe. This acquisition allows Paxos to become a fully licensed Electronic Money Institution in the EU, based in Finland. Paxos aims to expand its product suite into Europe while ensuring compliance with MiCA regulations, enhancing its globally regulated platform to serve European customers safely and compliantly.

Deribit
Dec 16th, 2024
Deribit Partners With Paxos to Launch Pax Gold Futures and Options Trading

Deribit partners with Paxos to launch Pax Gold futures and options trading.

HR Today
Dec 14th, 2024
Maria Chung Appointed as Chief People Officer at Paxos

San Francisco, United States, December 2024 - Paxos, a regulated blockchain infrastructure company, has announced the appointment of Maria Chung as Chief People Officer.

Blockchain News
Dec 11th, 2024
Paxos and Standard Chartered Enhance Stablecoin Reserve Management

Paxos, a leading blockchain and tokenization infrastructure platform, has joined forces with Standard Chartered to enhance the reserve management of its stablecoins, Global Dollar (USDG) and Lift Dollar (USDL).