Backend Engineer

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fun.xyz

11-50 employees

Software Development

New York, NY

Privately Held

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• Design, build, and maintain high-performance APIs and backend services that power our Web3 payments platform
• Build new features to further our product experience
• Collaborate with product and protocol teams to architect technical solutions that meet business requirements
• Write clean, well-tested code and participate in code reviews to maintain high engineering standards
• Contribute to incident response and debugging production issues to ensure system reliability

Required

• Strong experience building production backend systems with modern languages
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, APIs, and database design principles
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms and containerization technologies
• Solid grasp of computer science fundamentals including data structures and algorithms
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to debug complex technical issues
• Clear communicator who can collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Preferred

• Previously worked at crypto startup or Web3 infrastructure company
• Experience with blockchain integrations, smart contracts, or DeFi protocols
• Background with high-scale payment processing or financial compliance systems
• Contributions to open source projects or technical writing
• Experience with event-driven architectures and real-time data processing

• Work with bleeding-edge tech in a domain where innovation moves fast
• Join a mission-driven team focused on access, openness, and trust
• Be a key contributor, not just a cog—your work will ship fast and matter
• Collaborate with top-tier protocols, builders, and financial infrastructure providers
• Location and Work Environment This role is primarily in-person at our Midtown, NYC headquarters. We work together Monday through Thursday for fast, iterative collaboration and optional WFH Fridays to reset and recharge.
• This role has a base salary range of $155,000 – $300,000, shared in accordance with NYC pay transparency guidelines. We aim to pay top-of-market and benchmark compensation regularly to remain highly competitive within our industry. In addition to base salary, we offer a strong total rewards package that may include equity ownership, performance incentives, and comprehensive benefits. Compensation is tailored by level, with offers based on impact, experience, and skillset, while maintaining internal equity across the team.