Senior Software Engineer, Risk Engineering

Senior Software Engineer – Risk Engineering As a Senior Software Engineer in the Risk Engineering domain, you will work with engineers to enhance and expand instrumentation and fraud detection capabilities across Gemini products, controls, mitigations, automation, and operational tooling to support risk. You will contribute to the technical direction and engineering culture within your product team, mentor junior engineers, drive operational excellence, and design, develop, deploy, and support user‑facing distributed systems that serve millions of users with a focus on safety, security, and user experience. Location : In person twice a week at our San Francisco, CA or New York City, NY office. Responsibilities Participate in the design, development, and deployment of new features for your team Contribute to the high availability, reliability, and security of our systems Participate in code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and share best practices Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in the crypto and blockchain space Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field 6+ years of experience in software development with typed languages such as Scala, Go, Java, C# or C++ Proven track record of developing and maintaining large‑scale, distributed systems Experience with agile development methodologies and a commitment to following best practices in code health, testing, and maintainability Excellent communication and teamwork abilities Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work under pressure Familiarity with cloud technologies and microservices architecture Preferred Qualifications Experience in the crypto or fintech industry Understanding of blockchain technologies and crypto wallets Leadership experience or a strong interest in mentoring junior team members Benefits Competitive starting pay Discretionary annual bonus Long‑term incentive in the form of a new hire equity grant Comprehensive health plans 401(k) with company matching Paid parental leave Flexible time off Salary Range The base salary range for this role is $140,000 - $200,000 in New York, California, and Washington. This range does not include discretionary bonuses or equity. Compensation is determined by skillset, experience, job scope, and market data. In the United States, we offer a hybrid work approach at our hub offices, balancing the benefits of in‑person collaboration with the flexibility of remote work. Employees who do not live near one of our hubs are part of our remote workforce. At Gemini, we strive to build diverse teams that reflect the people we want to empower through our products, and we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a specific need that requires accommodation, please let a member of the People Team know. #J-18808-Ljbffr Skydrop