Software Engineer, Blockchain & Distributed Systems
Blockstream was founded in 2014 by Dr. Adam Back and a group of fellow cryptographers and engineers passionate about Bitcoin and its potential to change the future of finance. We have become a market leader in Bitcoin security and Layer-2 technologies. Our products are designed to make financial systems more efficient, secure, and robust.
We are seekingSoftware Engineers, an entry-level to more senior technical role focused on learning and contributing to the development of blockchain and digital asset solutions for enterprise and institutional clients. This role provides hands-on experience with distributed systems, cryptography, and financial technology while working alongside experienced developers and architects.
Within the Service & Enterprise Solutions organization, the Software Engineers contribute to building secure, scalable platforms for banking clients. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge blockchain technologies, learn industry best practices, and grow technical skills in a fast-paced fintech environment.
What You'll Be Doing (Responsibilities):
Write clean, maintainable code following team coding standards and best practices
Implement features and functionality based on technical specifications
Debug and resolve software defects with guidance from senior team members
Develop and execute unit tests to ensure code quality
Participate in code reviews to learn from experienced developers
Support integration activities with APIs, databases, and external systems
Document code and technical processes clearly
Collaborate with architects, DevOps engineers, and QA teams
Learn and apply software development principles, design patterns, and fintech domain knowledge
What We Look for In You (Required Qualifications):
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
0-5 years of professional software development experience (internships and academic projects count)
Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, Java, or Rust)
Understanding of fundamental programming concepts: data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming
Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows
Self-starter with proven ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and geographies, demonstrating high-quality and high-touch customer engagement throughout all phases of delivery
Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
Eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt quickly
Languages: English required; Swiss German/German, French and/or Italian a plus
Location: Switzerland, with focus on Lugano
Nice To Haves (Preferred Qualifications):
Basic understanding of blockchain, distributed systems, or cryptography concepts
Exposure to API design and RESTful services
Interest in cryptocurrency, digital assets, or decentralized technologies
Experience with databases (SQL/NoSQL)
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) or containerization (Docker)
Understanding of agile development methodologies
Contributions to open-source projects or personal coding portfolio
Interest in progressing into senior development or architecture roles
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