Senior Software Engineer, Risk Engineering

Gemini Personnel Pte Ltd; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting pay

Discretionary annual bonus

401K with company matching

Flexible time off

Job summary

Gemini Personnel Pte Ltd is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in New York City. You will enhance fraud detection capabilities across Gemini products and improve systems and processes.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in software development and experience with distributed systems. The compensation ranges from $140,000 to $200,000, along with benefits like bonuses and health plans.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in software development.
• Proven track record maintaining large-scale, distributed systems.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy new features.
• Ensure high availability, reliability, and security.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in code reviews.

Skills

Software development with typed languages

Agile development methodologies

Cloud technologies and microservices architecture

Problem-solving skills

Team communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

About the Company

Gemini is a global crypto and Web3 platform founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss in 2014, offering a wide range of simple, reliable, and secure crypto products and services to individuals and institutions in over 70 countries. Our mission is to unlock the next era of financial, creative, and personal freedom by providing trusted access to the decentralized future. We envision a world where crypto reshapes the global financial system, internet, and money to create greater choice, independence, and opportunity for all — bridging traditional finance with the emerging cryptoeconomy in a way that is more open, fair, and secure. As a publicly traded company, Gemini is poised to accelerate this vision with greater scale, reach, and impact.

The Department: Risk Engineering

The Role: Senior Software Engineer

As a Senior Software Engineer in the Risk Engineering domain, you will work with talented engineers to enhance and expand the instrumentation and fraud detection capabilities across Gemini products, controls and mitigations, automation and operational tooling to support risk. You will contribute to the technical direction and engineering culture within your product team, leveling‑up junior engineers in the process. You will also help drive operational excellence in our systems and processes. Our goal is to design, develop, deploy, and support user‑facing distributed systems that serve millions of users, with a focus on safety, security, and user experience. We believe in fixing what’s broken, automating wherever possible, and constantly improving our processes.

This role requires in-person attendance twice a week at our New York City, NY office.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design, development, and deployment of new features for your team.
• Contribute to the high availability, reliability, and security of our systems.
• Participate in code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and share best practices.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in the crypto and blockchain space.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in software development with typed languages such as Scala, Go, Java, C#, or C++.
• Proven track record of developing and maintaining large-scale, distributed systems.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and a commitment to following best practices in code health, testing, and maintainability.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies and microservices architecture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the crypto or fintech industry.
• Understanding of blockchain technologies and crypto wallets.
• Leadership experience or a strong interest in mentoring junior team members.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive starting pay.
• A discretionary annual bonus.
• Long-term incentive in the form of a new hire equity grant.
• Comprehensive health plans.
• 401K with company matching.
• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible time off.

Salary Range

The base salary range for this role is between $140,000 - $200,000 in the State of New York, the State of California and the State of Washington. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.

In the United States, we offer a hybrid work approach at our hub offices, balancing the benefits of in-person collaboration with the flexibility of remote work. Expectations may vary by location and role, so candidates are encouraged to connect with their recruiter to learn more about the specific policy for the role. Employees who do not live near one of our hubs are part of our remote workforce.

At Gemini, we strive to build diverse teams that reflect the people we want to empower through our products, and we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. Equal Opportunity is the Law, and Gemini is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you have a specific need that requires accommodation, please let a member of the People Team know.