We're seeking a seasoned engineer to help build the backbone of the Internet of Money. In this role, you'll architect and scale the systems behind global remittances, digital wallets, and decentralized financial infrastructure—leveraging blockchain technology and modern backend architecture. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams around the world to deliver secure, high-performance solutions that support our expanding user base. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of accessible, telecom-integrated financial services on a truly global scale. Senior Backend Engineer to help scale our backend infrastructure and core remittance systems.
What You'll Be Doing:
Design, build, and maintain backend systems and APIs for the remittance platform Build and optimize high-performance microservices capable of processing 20,000+ requests per second Interface with blockchain components, mobile apps (iOS/Android), and third-party APIs (e.g., KYC, fraud, banking systems) Support integration of external financial systems, including banks and payment partners Implement secure solutions to manage KYC, PII, and financial transaction data Collaborate across engineering, product, and compliance teams globally to deliver features securely and efficiently Maintain observability, monitoring, and support practices for production systems Looking For 5+ years of backend or systems engineering experience Strong experience with Rust, or deep expertise in another strongly typed systems language (e.g., C++, Go) Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP), Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform Proficiency in SQL and experience working with large-scale data pipelines Demonstrated ability to write secure, high-performance, maintainable code Comfort operating in fast-paced, startup environments with global, distributed teams Strong communication skills, especially across time zones Nice to Have Experience with blockchain node development (e.g., Substrate) or DeFi protocols Prior exposure to financial services, digital wallets, or remittance products Background working with KYC/AML, compliance tools, or fraud prevention systems Familiarity with event-driven systems, Kafka, or analytics pipelines Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Information Technology Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Prestige Staffing by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified about new Software Engineer jobs in Santa Monica, CA. Don't see a job that matches your experience? Submit your resume here! West Hollywood, CA $150,000.00-$170,000.00 5 days ago Software Engineer, Game Support, Game Studio Los Angeles, CA $60,000.00-$270,000.00 3 weeks ago West Hollywood, CA $180,000.00-$200,000.00 5 days ago Hawthorne, CA $129,300.00-$223,600.00 2 days ago Los Angeles, CA $91,158.00-$139,222.66 2 weeks ago Los Angeles, CA $120,000.00-$250,000.00 2 weeks ago Los Angeles, CA $100,000.00-$150,000.00 2 years ago Los Angeles, CA $120,000.00-$150,000.00 4 weeks ago Santa Monica, CA $120,000.00-$200,000.00 5 days ago Dec 2025 New Graduate Engineer, Software (Starship) Hawthorne, CA $120,000.00-$145,000.00 5 days ago Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) – iOS & Android West Hollywood, CA $160,000.00-$200,000.00 2 weeks ago Hawthorne, CA $120,000.00-$145,000.00 2 weeks ago Software Engineer II - Java Back-end / ABC News Glendale, CA $114,900.00-$161,300.00 1 month ago Glendale, CA $114,900.00-$168,700.00 1 month ago Santa Monica, CA $114,900.00-$154,100.00 1 month ago Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure West Hollywood, CA $180,000.00-$200,000.00 5 days ago Frontend Software Engineer, Cloud Kitchens - Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA $115,000.00-$195,000.00 1 month ago Los Angeles, CA $120,000.00-$175,000.00 2 weeks ago Beverly Hills, CA $70,000.00-$95,000.00 4 days ago We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
