Staff Software Engineer, Backend
PhantomUnited States
Posted August 29, 2025
200000 - 250000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Phantom is a user-friendly crypto app catering to millions of investors, traders, collectors, and celebrities. It offers a comprehensive platform for buying and holding cryptocurrencies, trading memecoins, creating and collecting NFTs, and managing digital asset portfolios. What sets Phantom apart is its focus on safety and ease of use, making web3 accessible to everyone.
Job Description
Phantom is revolutionizing the crypto ecosystem with a self-custodial wallet offering a seamless experience for managing accounts across various blockchain networks. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to contribute to the technical direction of their backend systems, focusing on high-volume, high-availability solutions. The company has experienced exponential growth and is a leader in the crypto wallet space.
Requirements
- Proven backend engineering experience with distributed systems fundamentals.
- Direct ownership of paved path / service standards or major DevEx initiatives.
- CI/CD pipeline design and optimization for backend deployments.
- Familiarity with Kubernetes, AWS, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform/Pulumi).
- Strong code quality, testing, and observability practices.
- Hands-on Rust experience
- Demonstrated interest in open and community-driven platforms
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity
- Comprehensive insurance (medical/dental/vision) — 100%
- Stipend for your ideal remote set-up
- Flexible hours and a supportive remote environment
- Unlimited vacation
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Monthly wellness benefit
- Weekly meal benefit
- Global off-sites
