Role in brief
Consensys is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to develop and enhance MetaMask's consumer-facing financial features, focusing on stablecoin and 'Earn' functionalities. This role involves building user-centric solutions across various MetaMask platforms and contributing to backend APIs. Candidates with strong React and React Native experience, who are adept at creating secure and intuitive Web3 interactions, should consider applying.
About the role
This role focuses on developing and improving financial features within MetaMask, specifically stablecoin and 'Earn' functionalities, to create experiences similar to neobanks. The engineer will implement solutions across MetaMask's extension, mobile, and web clients, ensuring a consistent and user-friendly experience. A key aspect of the work involves building and enhancing the backend APIs and middleware that support these consumer-facing features.
The Staff Software Engineer will contribute to creating intuitive, efficient, and secure Web3 interactions that aim to delight users. This involves a collaborative approach, working closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers throughout the development process. The position also requires active participation in code reviews to maintain high code quality standards across the team.
Success in this position means delivering high-quality features that meet both technical standards and user expectations. It requires balancing technical quality with business needs and user experience, ensuring that new functionalities are well-tested and adhere to established coding standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills and a willingness to continuously learn and grow their technical expertise.
The salary range for US-based candidates is between $164,000 and $196,000 USD, not including bonus, equity, or other benefits.
Skills that matter here
- React: This skill is essential for building user interfaces across MetaMask's web and mobile platforms.
- React Native: This skill is crucial for developing and enhancing the mobile application experience for MetaMask users.
- JavaScript: A strong command of modern JavaScript is required for implementing application logic and features.
- TypeScript: This skill will be used to write robust and maintainable code for various MetaMask clients and backend services.
- APIs and middleware services: Experience with these is necessary for connecting frontend experiences to backend functionalities that power consumer features.
- blockchain fundamentals and Web3 integration: Familiarity with these concepts is important for developing features within the Web3 ecosystem.
Who this role suits
- A person who has spent at least five years building mobile and web applications.
- Someone who enjoys collaborating with product and design teams to deliver user-centric features.
- An individual who prioritizes clean code practices, testing, and security considerations in their development work.
- A candidate eager to learn about and contribute to the evolving Web3 space, especially around DeFi and financial products.
From the employer
What you'll do
- Build and enhance MetaMask's Stablecoin / Earn feature strategy to create Neobank like experiences
- Implement user-centric solutions across MetaMask Clients including Extension, Mobile, and Web
- Contribute to backend APIs and middlewares that power these consumer experiences
- Help create intuitive, efficient, and secure Web3 interactions that delight users
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality features
- Participate in code reviews and help maintain high code quality standards
Requirements
- 5+ years working with mobile-based technologies
- 5+ years building websites and/or applications
- Experience with React and React Native
- Strong knowledge of modern Javascript (ES6/TypeScript/etc.)
- Familiarity with blockchain fundamentals and Web3 integration
- Working knowledge of cross platform/browser compatibility
- Experience working with APIs and middleware services
- Experience working in an agile development team
- Experience developing applications with clean code practices, testing, and adherence to coding standards
- Understanding of web-based security considerations
Bonus Points:
- Experience with Staking, lending protocol contracts, and events indexation
- Experience with DeFi protocols, token swaps, or fiat on/off ramps
- Knowledge of financial products in the digital space
- Interest in blockchain technologies and Web3
- Basic understanding of cryptography principles
- Extensive AI Developer workflow experience
- Experience working in distributed teams
- Previous experience working in Web3
- Familiarity with the Web3 wallet ecosystem
- Experience with performance optimization
Other skills to demonstrate:
- Good verbal and written communication in English
- Teamwork, flexibility, and organization
- Eagerness to learn and grow your technical skills
- Ability to balance technical quality with business needs and user experience
Conditions
- The salary range for US-based candidates only will be determined throughout the interview process depending on experience and skills.
- US pay range (not including bonus, equity or other benefits) $164,000—$196,000 USD
- It is a requirement of employment in this position that applicants will be required to submit to background checks including but not limited to employment, education and criminal record checks.
- Further details will be provided to applicants that successfully meet the criteria for the position as determined by the company in its sole discretion.
Questions about this role
What is the remote work policy for this position?
This is a fully remote position.
What is the seniority level for this role?
This is a senior-level Staff Software Engineer position.
What skills are required for this role?
Candidates need at least 5 years of experience with mobile and web technologies, proficiency in React, React Native, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript, and familiarity with blockchain fundamentals, Web3 integration, APIs, and middleware services.