Senior Backend Engineer

Global platform for digital assets and Web3, securing over 20% of world's crypto assets through Ledger Nanos.
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
501 - 1,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Finance · Blockchain · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Backend Engineer

Ledger, established in 2014, is a leading global platform for digital assets and Web3, securing over 20% of the world's crypto assets through their Ledger Nanos. With headquarters in Paris and Vierzon, and offices across the UK, US, Switzerland, and Singapore, the company employs over 700 professionals.

The role focuses on developing and scaling backend applications for the Ledger Vault, a sophisticated SaaS solution designed for large financial institutions to process cryptocurrency transactions. The Vault platform combines HSM (Hardware Security Module) and hardware authenticators to provide enterprise-grade security with advanced governance features including multi-authorization, rate-limiting, and time-locking.

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll be instrumental in designing and developing the governance and orchestration layer, working with cryptographic modules, and integrating new cryptocurrencies. You'll collaborate closely with various teams including Frontend, QA, Core, Firmware, Infrastructure, and Operations.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of backend experience, strong TypeScript skills, and the ability to adapt to various backend languages. You'll work in an agile, multicultural environment where English proficiency is essential. The role offers exciting opportunities to work with cutting-edge blockchain technology while contributing to a product that's shaping the future of digital asset management.

Benefits include equity participation, flexible hybrid work arrangements, comprehensive health coverage, personal development opportunities, and various lifestyle perks. Join a company that values pragmatism, audacity, commitment, trust, and transparency while working on technology that's making digital assets accessible and secure for everyone.

Last updated a month ago

Responsibilities For Senior Backend Engineer

  • Design and develop governance and orchestration layer and complex APIs
  • Communicate with cryptographic modules (HSM) and blockchain interfaces
  • Integrate new cryptocurrencies on Vault
  • Work with Product team to define and understand end-user requirements
  • Work in cross-team environment with Frontend, QA, Core, Firmware, Infrastructure, and Operations
  • Participate in firefighting sessions and interface with Technical Account Managers

Requirements For Senior Backend Engineer

TypeScript
Node.js
Python
  • 5+ years of experience in Backend / Software Engineering role
  • 3+ years of experience in TypeScript as the primary language
  • Capable of self-training on backend languages like Scala / C++ / NodeJS
  • Familiarity with software development best practices
  • Work in an agile environment
  • English proficiency is required

Benefits For Senior Backend Engineer

Equity
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
  • Equity participation
  • Hybrid work policy
  • Annual company outing and social events
  • Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
  • Personal development and coaching
  • Five weeks paid leave plus holidays
  • High performance office equipment and Apple products
  • Transportation reimbursement
  • Employee product discounts

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