Senior Backend Engineer

3thix Remote-First (Global) | Full-Time About 3thix 3thix is a next-generation fintech platform bridging traditional payments with blockchain rails. We power seamless, low-cost, and compliant transfers using stable tokens, smart contracts, and hybrid on/off-ramp infrastructure. Backed by top-tier VCs, we process millions in daily volume and are expanding into new corridors and asset classes. The Role We're hiring a Senior Backend Engineer with deep expertise in fintech payment systems, blockchain protocols, and stable token ecosystems (USDC, USDT, EURC, etc.). You'll design, build, and scale the core transaction engine that routes fiat crypto, settles on-chain, and ensures regulatory compliance at every step. What You'll Do Architect and maintain high-throughput payment orchestration services handling fiat deposits, crypto swaps, stable token mint/burn, and instant settlements. Build reconciliation systems that sync on-chain events (EVM, Solana, Stellar) with off-chain ledgers and banking rails (ACH, SEPA, SWIFT, SPEI). Implement risk, fraud, and AML controls in real-time transaction pipelines. Design idempotent, event-driven microservices using Kafka / Pulsar and domain-driven patterns. Own blockchain node infrastructure (Geth, Solana RPC, custom indexers) and write secure smart-contract interaction layers. Scale systems to 10k+ TPS with sub-100ms latency for cross-border flows. Collaborate with compliance and product teams to embed KYC/KYT, travel-rule data, and sanction screening. Lead incident response for payment disputes, rollbacks, and chain re-orgs. Must-Have Skills 5+ years backend engineering in high-scale environments. Production experience in fintech / payments (acquiring, issuing, remittance, or payout systems). Deep blockchain knowledge: EVM-compatible chains (Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum) Stable token standards (ERC-20, SPL, CCTP) MEV, gas optimization, and on-chain data indexing (The Graph, Dune, custom subsql) Mastery of Go, Rust, or TypeScript/Node.js (we primarily use Go). Event sourcing, CQRS, and distributed transaction patterns. Secure handling of HSMs, key management (KMS, MPC), and cryptographic signing. Observability stack: Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, ELK. Experience with regulated environments (PCI-DSS, SOC2, PSD2, FinCEN travel rule). Nice-to-Have Built or audited stablecoin issuance/redemption systems. Contributed to open-source blockchain tooling or payment protocols. Worked with layer-2 networks (Optimism, Base, zkSync) or cross-chain bridges. Familiarity with ISO 20022, FedNow, or RTP rails. Tech Stack Core: Go, Rust, PostgreSQL, Redis, Kafka Blockchain: Solidity, Hardhat, Foundry, ethers.js, viem, Solana SDK Infra: Kubernetes, Terraform, GCP/AWS, Grafana Tempo Security: HashiCorp Vault, AWS KMS, Fireblocks MPC Why Join 3thix Equity in a rocket-ship startup. Unlimited PTO + global off-sites. Top-tier health, dental, and remote workspace stipend. Work directly with ex-Stripe, Circle, and Coinbase engineers. Shape the future of programmable money.