Software Engineer, Backend (Trading)

About the role

Phantom, a fully remote crypto wallet and trading app with about 180 people and a $150M Series C investment, is hiring a mid-level Software Engineer, Backend (Trading). You will build the systems behind the trading experience, designing and implementing APIs, data pipelines and services that connect blockchain infrastructure to user-facing features. The role focuses on new trading protocols, aggregators and trade types, and on feature ownership on the Phantom Extension and website.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement APIs, data pipelines and services bridging blockchain infrastructure and user experience.
• Own features on the web platforms, currently the Phantom Extension and the website.
• Lead initiatives to add support for other blockchains and to launch new complementary products or infrastructure.
• Interface directly with end-users and developers building on Phantom, supporting them and collecting feedback.
• Work with the team to raise the bar with each new hire.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of full-time software engineering experience.
• Demonstrated interest in open and community-driven platforms.
• Nice to have: experience with trading systems and English language proficiency.

What we offer

• Target base salary of $200,000 to $250,000, plus equity and benefits.
• Full-time benefits only: comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance (base plan 100% covered), flexible hours, unlimited vacation, 401(k) retirement plan.
• Stipends for wellness, weekly meals, learning and development, and remote/WFH set-up.