Protocol Backend Engineer

Protocol Backend Engineer - Stablecoin Platform Location : North American-based candidate only Remote | Full-time Compensation : $180K - $220K Join a stablecoin platform for builders, providing a superior digital-dollar building block that allows developers to create and customize their own stablecoins in minutes. This platform enables businesses to monetize digital dollar use cases and maintain control over their money tech stack without operational heavy-lifting, offering features like custom branding, compliance behaviors, and yield distribution mechanics. We are hiring on behalf of a company seeking an experienced Protocol Backend Engineer. In this role, you will enhance the growing set of $M Extensions projects, support partners’ technical teams, improve existing products, and create and maintain comprehensive documentation. Key Responsibilities System Architecture: Design and develop automated on-chain minting and cross-chain stablecoin liquidity management solutions. Web Deployment: Deploy modern web applications utilizing industry best practices to ensure security, compliance, and high availability. Performance Monitoring: Implement robust monitoring and alerting systems to deliver high‑uptime, low‑latency user experiences. Mentorship & Leadership: Mentor mid-level engineers, conduct thorough code reviews, and foster a culture of knowledge sharing and technical excellence. Project Delivery: Promote agile practices and engineering excellence to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budgetary requirements. Requirements Professional Experience: 7+ years of software engineering experience with strong proficiency in TypeScript and/or Rust. Blockchain Knowledge: Foundational understanding of smart contract development for EVM-compatible chains (experience with non-EVM chains such as Solana or Sui is a plus). Backend Expertise: Proven history of building scalable RESTful and GraphQL APIs. DeFi Background: Direct experience with DeFi applications, including lending, derivatives, AMMs, and stablecoins, with the ability to implement complex on‑chain financial logic. Cloud & Infrastructure: Practical experience deploying applications across multi-region cloud platforms using CI/CD processes and containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes. Tooling: Prior experience with the Fireblocks API is highly desirable. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Skills & Attributes Proactive Problem Solver: Forward-thinking mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and take decisive action. Collaborative Communicator: Ability to foster relationships with finance experts, blockchain specialists, and designers. Autonomy & Focus: High level of autonomy with a delivery-focused approach to meeting organizational objectives. Benefits Compensation: Competitive base salary accompanied by equity and/or token grants commensurate with experience. Global Flexibility: Opportunity to work with a global team with the flexibility of remote work or operating from hubs in NYC or Berlin. Health & Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare insurance coverage, a wellbeing allowance, and gym membership support. Customizable Setup: Access to top-tier IT equipment to tailor the ideal workspace. Professional Development: Annual development budget for skill enhancement, conferences, and worldwide on-site company events. Commitment to Equality and Accessibility At MLabs, we are committed to offering equal opportunities to all candidates. We ensure no discrimination, accessible job adverts, and provide information in accessible formats. Our goal is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all. If you need any reasonable adjustments during any part of the hiring process or would like to see the job advert in an accessible format, please let us know at the earliest opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr