Staff Software Engineer

Building the most trusted and honest financial institution powered by bitcoin, helping clients buy, sell, secure, and use Bitcoin.
$200,000 - $250,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
6+ years of experience
Finance · Blockchain

Description For Staff Software Engineer

River is revolutionizing the financial sector by building a bitcoin-focused institution that prioritizes trust and transparency. With over $50 million in funding from prestigious investors like Goldcrest, Kingsway, Polychain, M13, DG, and Valor, River is positioned at the forefront of the cryptocurrency revolution.

As a Staff Software Engineer at River, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of bitcoin-based financial services. The position offers an opportunity to work with modern technologies, primarily focusing on Elixir (Phoenix and LiveView) with Postgres for data storage. You'll be responsible for architecting and developing new features while leading and mentoring other team members.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both deep technical expertise and strong leadership skills. You'll work closely with product management to drive initiatives forward and present solutions to senior leadership. The position offers competitive compensation ($200,000-$250,000), comprehensive benefits, and the flexibility of remote work across the Americas and Europe.

This is an ideal opportunity for experienced engineers who are passionate about bitcoin and want to contribute to building reliable, scalable systems that will shape the future of financial services. With offices in SF, NYC, and Columbus, River offers the perfect blend of startup culture with the stability of a well-funded company.

Last updated 17 days ago

Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer

  • Architect and develop new features and products in the Elixir codebase powering web applications and API
  • Work closely with product management to plan and scope new projects and initiatives
  • Present innovative solutions to senior leadership
  • Lead and architect technical solutions for complex projects
  • Write high-quality, tested code
  • Participate in code-reviews
  • Provide mentorship and foster culture of excellence
  • Proactively identify and eliminate technical roadblocks

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer

PostgreSQL
Kubernetes
  • 6+ years of experience in software engineering
  • Experience designing, building and maintaining production services at scale
  • Ability to write high-quality, reliable code
  • Experience developing solutions to ambiguous problems
  • Solid understanding of web security fundamentals
  • Desire to mentor team members

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Equity
  • Significant equity stock options
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Parental Leave
  • 401k

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