Job Description

• Own the end-to-end design and development of payments backend infrastructure
• Architect scalable systems for payment processing, ledgering, and settlement flows
• Build production-grade backend systems with strong focus on reliability and security
• Define engineering standards, architecture patterns, and system design principles
• Collaborate directly with the founder on technical roadmap and product direction
• Support hiring and help build a high-quality engineering team
• Ensure systems are robust, observable, and capable of scaling globally

• Tech Lead / Staff Engineer level, with strong hands-on engineering capability and ownership of system design and execution.
• Strong hands-on experience building payment backend/ infra systems (must-have)
• Deep understanding of distributed systems and backend architecture
• Ability to operate independently in a zero-to-one environment
• Strong English communication skills
• Comfortable working with partial APAC time zone overlap

• Exposure to Web3, stablecoins, or blockchain-based payments
• Experience in fintech, cross-border payments, or ledger systems
• Prior startup experience or early-stage product building