Backend Engineer, Yield
The world of digital assets is accelerating in speed, magnitude, and complexity, opening the door to new ways for leveraging the blockchain. Fireblocks' platform and network provide the simplest and most secure way for companies to work with digital assets and it trusted by some of the largest financial institutions, banks, globally-recognized brands, and Web3 companies in the world, including BNY Mellon, BNP Paribas, ANZ Bank, Revolut, and thousands more.
The Yield Team at Fireblocks is looking for an experienced Backend Developer who views security as a core feature, not an afterthought. In this role, you'll drive growth in the digital asset space by architecting and integrating Digital Asset Yield protocols.
We handle the world's most valuable assets, and our work demands a security-first engineering culture. You will collaborate with industry leaders to deliver innovative, native products-ranging from decentralized lending to institutional staking-where the safety of customer funds and the integrity of protocol interactions are the highest priorities. Join us to shape the future of the digital assets space by building resilient, trustless solutions for asset optimization.
What You'll Do
- Architect for Resilience: Design and implement scalable backend systems hardened against the complex attack vectors inherent in Digital Asset Yield environments.
- Secure Protocol Research: Deep-dive into new blockchain technologies, smart contracts, and liquidity protocols, identifying potential vulnerabilities or risks before integration.
- Integrate AI for Enhanced Security & Optimization: Explore and deploy AI/ML-driven solutions to automate the detection of security anomalies, optimize capital efficiency, or enhance the operational resilience of core yield services.
- Mission-Critical Engineering: Solve hard engineering problems where precision is paramount; you'll ensure that seamless interactions with Digital Asset Yield products never come at the cost of asset security.
- Lead by Example: Champion secure coding practices within the team, participating in rigorous code reviews and threat modeling for all financial logic.
What You'll Bring
- 7+ years of experience in backend development.
- Strong understanding of system design principles, distributed systems, and scalability.
- Proven experience designing, deploying and monitoring microservices-based architectures in production environments.
- Security background - Advantage
- Blockchain & DeFi knowledge - Advantage
- AI tooling experience - agents, MCPs, or tools like Claude Code and Cursor - Advantage
Why Fireblocks?
Fireblocks is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diverse perspectives lead to more robust and secure systems. We embrace an inclusive workplace where we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Fireblocks' mission is to enable every business to easily and securely access digital assets and cryptocurrencies. In order to do that, we strongly believe our workforce should be as diverse as our clients, and this is why we embrace diversity and inclusion in all its forms.
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About Fireblocks
Fireblocks is a leading enterprise-grade platform providing a secure infrastructure for moving, storing, and issuing digital assets. We empower financial institutions to seamlessly and securely embrace the burgeoning world of blockchain and Web3. Our robust technology safeguards billions in crypto assets, enabling banks, exchanges, and fintechs to build innovative products and services within the decentralized economy. We are at the forefront of digital asset security, offering battle-tested solutions that combine MPC cryptography, hardware isolation, and policy engines to deliver unparalleled protection. Our culture thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a shared passion for shaping the future of finance. We are a global, remote-friendly team composed of pioneers and experts across cybersecurity, blockchain engineering, and distributed systems. At Fireblocks, every team member contributes to solving complex challenges at the intersection of traditional finance and Web3, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the digital asset space. We foster an environment where continuous learning and bold ideas are celebrated, offering ample opportunities for professional growth and impact. Join Fireblocks and be part of a company that is defining the infrastructure of the digital asset economy. If you are passionate about blockchain technology, have a strong drive to build secure, scalable, and cutting-edge solutions, and want to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the crypto industry, your place is with us. We offer competitive benefits, a dynamic work environment, and the chance to make a tangible difference in how the world interacts with digital assets. Explore our open positions and help us unlock the full potential of Web3.
Ready to Apply?
To submit your application for this position, please visit Fireblocks's official website and follow their application process.