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Zerion

Senior Backend Engineer

Zerion · remote · senior · full-time · $115000–$195500 USD
cryptodevweb3 DockerKubernetesPostgresMongoDBCassandraSentryPrometheusGrafanaAWSPython 3Golang
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The vacancy is well-structured with clear expectations and a competitive salary, but lacks some company visibility.
Job description
Zerion builds and evolves backend systems at the core of our products and customer-facing solutions. We value strong ownership, thoughtful system design, and a high bar for code quality.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable distributed backend systems powering platform and product capabilities. - Own backend services end-to-end: from architecture and implementation to monitoring and long-term reliability. - Work closely with product and engineering peers to actively shape product decisions. - Build and evolve Web3 platform backend components, including protocol integrations and reliable interactions with smart contracts. - Ensure high standards of code quality, performance, security, and observability. - Operate comfortably in a fast-paced startup environment. - Leverage AI-assisted tools to improve development velocity and code quality. - Contribute to technical discussions, reviews, and mentorship within the engineering team.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience designing and building distributed backend systems. - Strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, and software design patterns. - Hands-on Web3 experience is a plus: Blockchain systems, dApps, Smart contracts. - Strong ownership mindset. - Clear, proactive communication in a distributed, async-first team. - Ability to make pragmatic decisions. - High learning velocity and adaptability.
Conditions
- Competitive salary. - Medical insurance. - Coworking membership and additional benefits. - Unlimited Days Off and Flexible Work Schedule. - Remote Work Essentials provided. - Stock Options. - Support for relocation for you and your family. - Opportunities to travel to industry festivals and events. - Fully remote team with members worldwide.
About Zerion
Zerion is a non-custodial crypto wallet and Web3 portfolio management platform that helps users track, manage, and trade DeFi and NFT assets across multiple blockchain networks. It serves crypto users with a wallet interface for Ethereum, Solana, and other major EVM networks, emphasizing self-custody and access to decentralized protocols.
DeFi · 11-50 · San Francisco, United States · Founded 2019 · https://zerion.io
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