Full-Time

Software Engineer

Paradigm

Paradigm

51-200 employees

Crypto-focused VC investing in DeFi protocols

No salary listed

Remote in USA

Remote

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • 3+ years' experience developing SaaS and/or eCommerce web applications
  • BS in Computer Science or equivalent
  • Proficiency with modern multi-paradigm languages; knowledge of PHP (preferred), Ruby, Java, Python, etc.
  • Demonstrable experience with ES6 and Typescript
  • Knowledge of modern browser-based UI development with frameworks such as React and/or Angular
  • Experience of any cloud environment (AWS preferred)
  • Experience in a relational database management system (MySQL preferred) and data modeling
  • Experience with professional software engineering best practices for the full software development cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
Responsibilities
  • Develop new software product features and enhancements using SOLID design principles
  • Produce clean, efficient, and maintainable code based on specifications
  • Collaborate and partner with cross-functional teams such as Product Management and Customer Success to understand their needs and to come up with the best outcome
  • Troubleshoot systems and customer issues and help in resolving those by identifying short-term and long-term solutions
  • Increase the coverage of unit testing and automate the manual tasks whenever possible
  • Actively participate in code reviews and create technical documentation
  • Champion and demonstrate the best practices in day-to-day activities
  • Lead various technical projects to elevate current products to the next level to handle the upcoming growth
  • Support and develop software engineers by providing advice, coaching, and educational opportunities
  • Other duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications
  • Self-motivated and passionate about learning
  • Solid written and verbal communication skills
  • Growth mindset, desire to learn and adopt new technologies
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Great team player and able to work efficiently with minimal supervision

Paradigm is a San Francisco-based investment firm that backs crypto, Web3, and blockchain startups. It makes research-driven investments and supports projects from the earliest stages with equity funding and direct cryptocurrency investments, typically ranging from $1 million to over $100 million. Beyond money, Paradigm provides technical and operational help, including engineering support, smart contract auditing, and development strategy to portfolio companies. The firm differentiates itself through its crypto-native approach, combining deep industry expertise from founders Fred Ehrsam ( Coinbase co-founder) and Matt Huang (former Sequoia partner) with a focus on hands-on support and tokenized as well as equity investments. Paradigm’s goal is to act as a long-term partner for entrepreneurs building decentralized finance, crypto infrastructure, and Web3 protocols, helping them grow from early stages toward widespread adoption.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2006

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Leads $82 million Series B for Mesh crypto payments network.
  • Provides institutional liquidity for 120+ crypto derivatives non-custodially.
  • Expands into frontier tech beyond crypto per Paradigm.xyz 2026.

What critics are saying

  • FTX $278 million write-down erodes LP trust from Harvard, Yale.
  • a16z $4.5 billion fund captures 25% more DeFi deal flow.
  • SEC enforcement drops Uniswap valuations 40-60% in 3-9 months.

What makes Paradigm unique

  • Paradigm invests in crypto, AI, robotics from earliest stages with open-source software.
  • Founders Fred Ehrsam and Matt Huang provide crypto-native technical support.
  • Raised record $2.5 billion crypto fund in November 2021.

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Company News

Electronic Payments International
Mar 12th, 2025
Crypto payments firm Mesh secures $82m in Series B financing

Mesh, a crypto payments network, has raised $82m in a Series B funding round led by Paradigm.

Business Wire
Apr 20th, 2022
Paradigm Acquires Leading Immigration Case Management Software Lollylaw

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Paradigm has announced its acquisition of LollyLaw, an award-winning cloud-based practice management solution built for immigration law firms.

Business Wire
Apr 20th, 2022
Paradigm Acquires Leading Immigration Case Management Software LollyLaw

Today, Paradigm has announced its acquisition of LollyLaw, an award-winning cloud-based practice management solution built for immigration law firms.

Business Wire
Feb 17th, 2022
Paradigm Announces Acquisition Of Legal Accounting Software Trustbooks

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paradigm today announced its acquisition of TrustBooks, a cloud-based accounting software built specifically for law firms.

Business Wire
Feb 17th, 2022
Paradigm Announces Acquisition of Legal Accounting Software TrustBooks

Paradigm today announced its acquisition of TrustBooks, a cloud-based accounting software built specifically for law firms.