Staff Engineer

About Us

OpenFX is on a mission to move money as freely as data, unrestricted by time zones, banking hours, or legacy systems. We are building the infrastructure that will power the next generation of cross-border payment systems for institutions. The team's execution has been exceptional, and we're scaling at a remarkable pace. Our stellar early team comes with experience in companies like J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs, FalconX, Paypal, Affirm, Polygon, Kraken, Nium & others. We're backed by Accel, Lightspeed, NfX and other top-tier investors.

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Staff Engineer to join our team and drive technical excellence across the organization. As a Staff Engineer, you will be responsible for shaping our technical strategy, mentoring other engineers, and solving complex architectural challenges.

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical vision and leadership across multiple teams and projects. Drive architectural decisions that align with business goals and scalability requirements.
• System Design: Design and architect scalable, robust, and efficient systems that can handle high-volume FX transactions and complex financial operations.
• Innovation: Stay at the forefront of technology trends in fintech, distributed systems, and cloud computing. Propose and implement innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Cross-team Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, engineering managers, and other stakeholders to ensure technical solutions meet business needs.
• Mentorship: Provide technical mentorship to engineers across all levels. Foster a culture of engineering excellence and continuous learning.
• Code Quality: Set and maintain high standards for code quality, performance, and security. Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Technical Strategy: Contribute to the long-term technical strategy of the company. Evaluate new technologies and make recommendations for adoption.
• Problem Solving: Tackle the most complex technical challenges in the organization. Be the go-to person for difficult architectural and engineering problems.
• Best Practices: Establish and promote engineering best practices, design patterns, and coding standards across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a senior or lead technical role.
• Deep expertise in distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud technologies (preferably AWS and CloudFlare).
• Strong knowledge of financial systems, payment processing, or forex trading platforms.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages, such as Python, TypeScript, and Go.
• Experience with high-performance, scalable systems handling large transaction volumes.
• Strong understanding of database technologies, both SQL and NoSQL.
• Expertise in API design and development, particularly RESTful and event-driven architectures.
• Knowledge of security best practices and experience implementing them in financial systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to break down complex issues into manageable components.
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Track record of mentoring and growing engineering talent.

What will help you stand out

• Experience with blockchain technologies and cryptocurrency trading systems.
• Knowledge of machine learning and its applications in fintech.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance in the financial sector (e.g., PCI DSS, GDPR).
• Contributions to open-source projects or speaking engagements at technical conferences.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package, including equity
• Opportunity to play a pivotal role in a rapidly scaling fintech company
• Autonomy to build and shape the technology backbone of the organization
• Collaborative and innovative work environment

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.