MoonPay07.03.26
AI SCORE 8.5

Blockchain Engineer - Remote Position at MoonPay

$120K–$150K/year

About the Role

MoonPay is looking for a talented Blockchain Engineer to join our dynamic team remotely. As a Blockchain Engineer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of payments and the decentralized economy. Your expertise will help us innovate and scale our blockchain applications, making financial freedom accessible to everyone.

What You'll Do

  • Design and improve high-volume transaction broadcasting pipelines to enhance transaction infrastructure at scale.
  • Manage the transaction lifecycle by detecting, retrying, rebroadcasting, and safely recovering stuck transactions.
  • Contribute to wallet infrastructure and automation systems, implementing safe parallel transaction handling.
  • Build infrastructure supporting cross-chain and multi-step flows, handling non-atomic multi-step journeys across chains.
  • Participate in estimation, planning, and execution of projects, features, and integrations.
  • Develop and maintain thoroughly tested, high-quality, and performant code.
  • Collaborate closely with Product Managers to design scalable implementation strategies.
  • Contribute to reliable, maintainable systems that evolve with product needs.

Requirements

  • Strong backend/platform engineering fundamentals.
  • Hands-on experience interacting with live blockchain networks in production.
  • Clear understanding of transaction lifecycle in at least one blockchain and failure recovery.
  • Experience with at least one wallet infrastructure (Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana) or custody systems.
  • Ability to explain a real production incident end-to-end.
  • Familiarity with high-throughput or financial systems.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working at exchanges, custody providers, or high-volume DeFi platforms.
  • Understanding of common token standards (ERC-20, SPL) and interacting with smart contracts from backend services.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary package.
  • Equity package for all employees.
  • Pay for performance equity bonus.
  • Unlimited holidays for work-life balance.
  • Hybrid working schedule: fully remote or at your nearest Moonbase.
  • Private healthcare benefits.
  • Annual training budget for professional development.
  • Home office setup allowance.

Join us as a Blockchain Engineer and be part of a team that is committed to building a fairer, more open financial system. Apply now for this exciting opportunity!

Why This Job8.5 of 10

This Blockchain Engineer role at MoonPay offers a unique opportunity to work remotely in a fast-growing company focused on decentralized finance. With competitive salary and equity options, it's a great chance to innovate in the crypto space.

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Who Will Succeed Here

Proficiency in smart contract development using Solidity and experience with Ethereum and Solana ecosystems, enabling the design of robust decentralized applications (dApps).

Self-motivated and disciplined, thriving in a remote work environment, with strong time management skills to handle multiple projects and deadlines independently.

A strong analytical mindset with experience in DeFi protocols and an understanding of cryptographic principles, allowing for innovative problem-solving in high-volume transaction scenarios.

Learning Resources

Ethereum Smart Contract Programming 101article

Career Path

Blockchain Engineer - Remote Position at MoonPay(Now)Blockchain Solutions Architect(1-2 years)Lead Blockchain Engineer(3-5 years)

Market Overview

Market Size 2024
$67.4B
Annual Growth
42.8%
AI Adoption in Blockchain
25%
Investment in Blockchain Startups
+300%
Labour Demand for Blockchain Engineers
+50%
Avg Salary for Blockchain Engineers
$120K

Skills & Requirements

Required
BlockchainEthereumBitcoin
Growing in Demand
Web3 DevelopmentCryptographyDecentralized Finance (DeFi) Protocols
Declining
Traditional Database Management (SQL)JavaScript (for non-blockchain applications)

Domain Trends

Rise of Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
DeFi protocols have seen a 200% increase in total value locked (TVL) over the past year, indicating a strong shift towards decentralized financial solutions.
Integration of AI with Blockchain
AI applications in blockchain are projected to grow by 30% annually, enhancing security and transaction efficiency in blockchain networks.
Regulatory Developments
Over 50% of countries are expected to introduce or enhance blockchain regulations by 2025, influencing compliance and operational standards for blockchain engineers.

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