Software Engineer, Wallet

United States Digital Space LLC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

Health insurance

Mental health support

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Software Developer to design and own backend services for our Wallet products, supporting trading of cryptocurrencies and tokenized stocks. The role is based in Toronto, with in-person collaboration expected at least 3 days per week.

Build scalable systems and work across engineering, design, and product to raise coding standards and security. You’ll leverage Go/Python/Java with cloud-native architectures and collaborate across teams to deliver

Qualifications

• 2+ years of software development experience.
• Expertise in backend development with Go/Python/Java.
• Strong understanding of system design and data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and deploy scalable backend services powering Wallet.</br>Develop features and enhancements ensuring correctness and performance.
• Improve system performance, productivity, and risk reduction.
• Collaborate with product, design, and client teams to deliver reliable technical solutions.

Skills

Go

Python

Java

Cloud-native architectures

System design

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Job description

Join us in building the future of finance.

Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading.

About the team + role

We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. the company isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.
The company Wallet team’s mission is to democratize access to financial services worldwide by leveraging DeFi protocols and the company Chain! We build secure, intuitive, and decentralized products that enable our users to custody and manage their digital assets. Our team works at the intersection of traditional finance and web3, driving progress in cryptocurrency and blockchain applications. We work closely across multiple engineering and design areas to deliver highly reliable, high-performance systems for customers worldwide.

As a Software Developer, you will build and own the backend services, infrastructure, and data systems that support the company Wallet products. You will develop new features and system enhancements to deliver a highly secure and efficient trading experience for cryptocurrencies and tokenized stocks, including perpetual futures, to customers worldwide. In this role, you will design scalable architectures and maintain high-quality codebases. You will also collaborate with other engineering teams to guide key technical decisions and raise our team's engineering standards.

This role is based in our Toronto, ON office(s), with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week. At the company, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams.

What you’ll do

• Design, build, test, and deploy scalable backend services that power the company Wallet.
• Develop product-facing features and platform enhancements that meet strict correctness and scalability standards.
• Identify and implement improvements to system performance, engineering productivity, and risk reduction.
• Collaborate closely with client teams, product managers, designers, and external vendors to deliver reliable technical solutions.

What you bring

• 2+ years of experience in software development.
• Expertise in backend development using languages such as Go, Python, or Java, with deep knowledge of cloud-native architectures.
• Strong grasp of system design, data modeling, and software engineering fundamentals.
• Proven ability to simplify complex problems, make sound tradeoffs, and drive alignment across product, engineering, and design teams.
• Strong sense of personal accountability with a track record of delivering successful, end-to-end products and raising team-wide technical standards.

Bonus points

• Experience working for a DeFi protocol, a crypto wallet company, or another blockchain-related company.
• Familiarity with technologies like EVM blockchains and smart contracts.

What we offer

• Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career
• Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, and equity ownership
• Top tier benefits to fuel your work, including supplemental health insurance, ancillary insurance, and mental health support programs
• Access to the best AI tools on the market and continuous AI skill-building for every employee, technical or not
• Lifestyle wallet - a highly flexible employer-paid benefits spending account expenses beyond traditional benefits such as wellness, childcare, learning, and more.
• Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, paid volunteer time off, parental leave, and more!
• Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.
• Monthly commuter stipend to help offset in-office commuting costs

Our team is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming interview experience for all candidates. If you require a specific accommodation during the application or interview process due to a physical or mental condition, please complete this Applicant Accommodation Form to notify our team. The form should only be completed if you need a specific accommodation.
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AI Usage Disclosure: the company uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruiting process. These tools enhance the efficiency and consistency of our hiring process; however, all hiring decisions are made by our hiring teams.

Vacancy Notice: This job posting represents an existing vacancy that we are actively seeking to fill.

In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits.

Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected base pay range