Principal Software Engineer

Description Context Our client s a cybersecurity company that builds custody SaaS protocol for web3 apps. Think of it as a developer tool that provides secure cloud for crypto. Our mission is to bring serenity to DeFi by eliminating new blockchain risks and making crypto transactions easier, faster, more affordable, and compliant with existing regulations. From fintechs to large banks to e-commerce sites, our client gives financial institutions and businesses the freedom to own and transfer crypto on a battle-designed security infrastructure. Their API is designed to offer best-in-class developer experience, allowing any platform to deploy custodial wallets in a matter of days, with streamlined feature delivery and frequent security upgrades. Founded in 2020 in Paris, a startup incubated at Station F (awarded Future 40), accelerated by Techstars and recognized DeepTech by the French Ministry of Economy. The company is fully remote with offices in Paris, Amsterdam, New York, London, Stockholm, Sofia, and other cities. Job Description You will contribute to one of the most ambitious technology projects in crypto today: building a trustless custody infrastructure for the trillion-dollar digital asset industry. You will join an amazing team of leaders (CTO, CPO, Chief Scientist) and experts (R&D Engineers, Infrastructure Engineers, Security Engineers) in a highly challenging and collaborative environment. We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to produce and implement functional software solutions. You will work with upper management to define software requirements and take the lead on operational and technical projects. In this role, you should be in charge of important sub-departmental projects and rely on excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. As a Principal Software Engineer, you should be able to drive the software change and release management processes, assisting with the overall maturity of the software development lifecycle. Ultimately, a top-notch principal software engineer will ensure that software deliverables comply with quality standards and are completed on time. Mission Your primary goal will be to develop, test, and maintain high-quality software that is aligned with customer needs and business goals. An example of a primary metric would be Time to Delivery. Your day-to-day projects will involve: Sharing the big picture to your team, defining the levels of priority within the product roadmap, and being accountable for the deadlines and the quality of production. Acting as a powerhouse of ideas on all technical issues. Ensuring scalability and high availability of the product, as well as top-notch code quality. Determining root cause for the most complex software issues and developing practical, efficient, and permanent technical solutions. Building, operating, and ensuring the security of the product, namely APIs, back-end, and infrastructure. Evaluating product code according to…