Software Engineer, Bridge på Stripe i San Francisco
Stripe · San Francisco
Software Engineer, Bridge
Who we are
About Bridge
We're creating an entirely new payments platform, built with stablecoins, to simplify global money movement. Bridge enables
faster, che...
Who we are
About Bridge
We're creating an entirely new payments platform, built with stablecoins, to simplify global money movement. Bridge enables
faster, cheaper payments and borderless access to dollars via stablecoins. Through our APIs, businesses can send and receive funds
across borders faster and cheaper vs. SWIFT and other fiat-only rails. Our virtual accounts enable international consumers and
businesses to easily access, store, and spend US dollars. Our payouts infrastructure enables platforms to disburse USD to anyone
globally. We believe many trillions of dollars will move and settle through stablecoin payment rails. Bridge is pulling this
future forward.
We have a small team of people who have previously built financial infrastructure at some of the world's leading companies
(Coinbase, Stripe, Square, Brex, Upstart, DoorDash, Airbnb), and each and every one of them chose Bridge because they
fundamentally believe that stablecoins will be a critical piece of financial infrastructure that allows for the improvement of
global money movement.
About the Role
As an early member of the Bridge engineering team, you'll have the autonomy to work on projects that are truly global in scale and
aim to give customers access to products they've never had access to. Many of the use cases that we work on today didn't exist
several months ago, and that's because our team is dedicated to constant improvement for our partners and end users. Our engineers
have outsized ownership over projects, so if you're looking for increased autonomy working on a completely greenfield opportunity,
Bridge is the place for you.
Responsibilities
Ship software to build out our suite of API products. We're an engineering and API-first company, and you'll learn first-hand
and contribute towards building highly reliable, performant, and business-critical infrastructure serving thousands of developers
across the globe.
Take sole ownership of projects, oftentimes without the support of Product Management, and liaise both internally with teams
like Legal and Compliance and externally with our partners and developers.
Look for constant improvements to our product offerings with the explicit goal of improving the experience for our partners and
end users.
Make effective tradeoffs that consider business priorities, user experience, and a sustainable technical foundation.
Improve engineering standards, tooling, and processes for the team and our broader org.
Who you are
We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you
are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
Minimum Requirements
We're open to hiring engineers at various levels of seniority (SWE through Senior Staff), but at a minimum we're looking for
somebody with 5+ years of experience.
Experience building backend systems with SQL databases. Experience with frameworks such as Rails, Django, Express, or equivalent
is a bonus.
An enlarged sense of ownership and the ability to lead and influence the design and direction of our products
An ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
A growth mindset, constant curiosity, and fearlessness to dive into the unknown
An ability to write maintainable, well-tested, modular code, but also be pragmatic about moving fast
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear technical documentation
Preferred Qualifications
Past experience working on crypto or financial products a plus, and while not required, we do look for people who are very
passionate about building in this space
Experience with building API products a plus, but not required
Experience working with blockchain or distributed systems a big plus
San Francisco or New York•Posted: Jun 26•Deadline: Aug 15
WHO WE ARE
ABOUT BRIDGE
We're creating an entirely new payments platform, built with stablecoins, to simplify global money movement. Bridge enables
faster, cheaper payments and borderless access to dollars via stablecoins. Through our APIs, businesses can send and receive funds
across borders faster and cheaper vs. SWIFT and other fiat-only rails. Our virtual accounts enable international consumers and
businesses to easily access, store, and spend US dollars. Our payouts infrastructure enables platforms to disburse USD to anyone
globally. We believe many trillions of dollars will move and settle through stablecoin payment rails. Bridge is pulling this
future forward.
We have a small team of people who have previously built financial infrastructure at some of the world's leading companies
(Coinbase, Stripe, Square, Brex, Upstart, DoorDash, Airbnb), and each and every one of them chose Bridge because they
fundamentally believe that stablecoins will be a critical piece of financial infrastructure that allows for the improvement of
global money movement.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As one of the first blockchain engineers at Bridge, you'll have the autonomy to work on projects that are truly global in scale
and aim to give customers access to products they've never had access to. Many of the use cases that we work on today didn't exist
several months ago, and that's because our team is dedicated to constant improvement for our partners and end users. Our engineers
have outsized ownership over projects, so if you're looking for increased autonomy working on a completely greenfield opportunity,
Bridge is the place for you.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Build out multi-chain hot wallet infrastructure to support increased reliability of our payments.
• Build smart contracts to increase hot wallet payment throughput.
• Build smart contract platform to issue custom stablecoins across multiple blockchains (EVM, Solana, Stellar, etc.).
• Build smart contract monitoring systems to detect anomalous events (especially related to minting and burning).
• Design and develop blockchain-based applications and protocols to support stablecoin transactions and integrations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Implement and maintain smart contracts, ensuring security and efficiency.
• Perform thorough testing and debugging of blockchain applications.
• Optimize blockchain performance and scalability.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in blockchain technology and integrate relevant advancements into our solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other team members.
• Contribute to the overall architecture and design of our blockchain systems.
WHO YOU ARE
We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you
are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• We're open to hiring engineers at various levels of seniority, but in general we'd look for somebody with 5+ years of experience
• Strong proficiency in blockchain platforms such as Ethereum, Solana, or others
• Experience with smart contract development using Solidity or other relevant languages
• Deep understanding of cryptographic principles and blockchain protocols
• Experience with decentralized finance (DeFi) and stablecoins is highly desirable
• Knowledge of security best practices in blockchain development
• An enlarged sense of ownership and the ability to lead and influence the design and direction of our products
• An ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment • A growth mindset, constant curiosity, and fearlessness to dive into the
unknown
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear technical documentation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Past experience working on crypto or financial products a plus, and while not required, we do look for people who are very
passionate about building in this space
• Experience with building API products a plus, but not required
• Experience working with blockchain or distributed systems a big plus
About the role
We are looking for a Rust developer who will help us bridge the gap between our low-level code and cloud infrastructure. You will work in our Engagement team, the team that focuses on the entire customer journey after the purchase of our product. This team is dedicated to delivering the best possible offering to our clients and engaging them with our products.
You will work at the intersection of embedded systems and cloud computing, playing a critical role in designing and developing software that enables seamless communication and data transfer between low-level devices and cloud-based applications. You will collaborate closely with hardware engineers, software developers, and cloud architects to define software requirements and design specifications, write and test code, troubleshoot issues, and deploy software to embedded systems and cloud platforms.
We are looking for someone who is strong in communication and enjoys collaborating closely with colleagues across disciplines. You have a genuine interest in understanding problems at their core and solving them not only efficiently, but with long-term quality in mind.
You will be...
Designing and developing embedded systems software using Rust and related tools, including pipelines, testing, and automation.
Collaborating with hardware engineers, software developers, and cloud engineers to ensure seamless integration between different layers of the system.
What you bring to the team
Solid background in software development, ideally acquired within a product-focused company or startup environment
Experience with software design and software design patterns
At least 1-2 years of commercial experience with Rust
Experience with Linux
Agile methodologies/Scrum/Kanban
Nice to have
Experience working with IoT, Bluetooth and wireless devices
Experience in a product company and/or start-up environment
Knowledge of databases (SQL/PostgreSQL, Redis)
DevOps understanding; maintaining own code (AWS)
Kubernetes/Docker & Terraform experience
What is in it for you?
Gain hands-on experience in a fast-growing scale-up, with a supportive and inclusive culture, and career advancement opportunities.
Collaborate with diverse teams across international markets and launch products globally.
Develop and grow personally and professionally in an entrepreneurial-minded environment.
Thrive in a dynamic, solution-oriented culture, tackling challenges and driving meaningful solutions that make a positive impact on the world.
Influence the company's success, with a visible impact on product development and market growth.
At Aira, We’re not just champions of next-generation energy, we’re champions in Diversity and Inclusion too. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks innovation and creativity and enables us to better serve our customers and communities. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to join our team. We will never accept any form of discrimination and believe that together, we can drive a new era for our people and planet.
Ready to find true purpose in your work? Send me your application today. Any questions? I’m here to help. You’ll find my contact details below.
This is a career-changing opportunity to work alongside world-class engineers and scientists on a mission to reimagine what machines can do. You will help us productionize cutting-edge research and integrate it with key partners. Your work will shape how intelligent machines learn, adapt, and act in the physical world. We are looking for the right person with a solid foundation, who finds learning fun and embraces deep, challenging work.
Our Strategic Engagements team focuses on transforming research into products. We work in close collaboration with our partners and integrate the Intui model with their systems. This role involves tackling integration hurdles to bring our model to our partners, ensuring it supports both research and pilots effectively.
As a Strategic Engagements Software Engineer, you will bridge our core AI research with client systems. You will adapt, productionize, and stabilize advanced algorithms for robust operation on diverse hardware - from embedded systems to complex platforms. This requires:
Deep systems expertise to optimize high-performance native code.
A hands-on approach to client deployment and resilient interface design.
A focus on flexibility, creating configurable systems under strict performance constraints.
What You’ll Do
Translating research into a successful product hinges on several core attributes: reliability, portability, and flexibility. Additionally, success requires efficiency, developer experience, observability, and configurability.
The role requires comprehensive DevOps responsibility across the entire software development lifecycle:
Development: Coding, quality assurance, and testing.
Infrastructure: Building CI/CD pipelines and release management.
Operations: Server maintenance, system monitoring, and site reliability.
What you bring
Technical Stack: Strong proficiency in C++; comfortable with Python and TypeScript for integration and tooling.
Systems Fluency: Expertise in Linux environments with a focus on memory management, concurrency, and performance.
Engineering Mindset: You don't just write code; you design for testability and maintainability.
Growth Orientation: A strong desire to adapt alongside an evolving tech stack.
Bonus Signals
Proficient in establishing build infrastructure.
Demonstrated experience with Continuous Integration (CI).
Familiarity with container technologies.
Experience with Rust.
Experience with CUDA.
Who You Are
Systems Thinker: You translate deep technical understanding into effective software solutions.
Proactive Owner: You take full accountability for projects from inception to completion.
Complexity Arbiter: You have a nuanced understanding of when to embrace or avoid technical complexity.
Collaborative Peer: You prioritize sharing insights and ideas over territorial ownership.
Builder: Your primary motivation is creating lasting, fundamental capabilities rather than superficial demos.
Please note that we are strictly seeking direct individual contributors and do not work with consultants or third-party agencies.
