Senior/Staff Software Engineer – Moonpay Enterprise

MoonPay

. Design, build, and operate high-throughput Rust backend services processing financial transactions with correctness, idempotency, and auditability guarantees .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • GermanySenior💰 $180,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and operating high-throughput backend services using Rust, with a focus on financial transaction processing, compliance, and security. Proven ability to lead technical direction, mentor teams, and integrate with various financial and blockchain systems.

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Rust Backend DevelopmentFinancial Systems ExperienceDistributed Systems DesignKYC/KYB Compliance KnowledgeSmart Contract Development

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Hard Skills

Backend EngineeringAPI DesignData ModelingAsynchronous ProcessingBlockchain DevelopmentSmart Contract DevelopmentTransaction AuthorizationAudit TrailsRisk ScoringAML Screening

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingOwnership-Driven MindsetCollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Payment ProcessorsIdentity VendorsCompliance VendorsStablecoin ManagementDouble-Entry LedgersIncident Response ToolsObservability Tools

Industry Keywords

Financial TransactionsRegulated Financial ProductsCustodyKey ManagementMulti-Jurisdiction Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsNode.jsRustSolidityC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and operate high-throughput Rust backend services processing financial transactions with correctness, idempotency, and auditability guarantees
Build KYB/KYC verification, risk scoring, sanctions and AML screening, case management, and compliance vendor integrations
Design backend systems for digital asset custody, including key management, policy engines, transaction authorization, ledger integrity, and audit trails
Build stablecoin minting, burning, management, smart contract, indexing, monitoring, and reconciliation services across blockchain networks
Own features end to end from product specification and technical design through implementation, testing, deployment, and production monitoring
Help define products and propose high-value work as a domain expert
Integrate with banks, payment processors, blockchains, identity vendors, and compliance vendors
Improve observability, incident response, security practices, and API design
Collaborate with product, compliance, and engineering teams across MoonPay’s global network
At Staff level, set technical direction, mentor engineers, and drive cross-team architectural decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of backend engineering experience; 8+ years for Staff level
Track record of shipping and operating production systems at scale
Strong backend experience with a statically compiled language such as Rust, Go, C#, or C++
Solid fundamentals in distributed systems, API design, data modeling, and asynchronous processing
Experience with precision-critical domains such as financial systems, double-entry ledgers, reconciliation, or similar software
Pragmatic, autonomous, ownership-driven mindset
Strong critical thinking and productive use of AI-assisted development while maintaining correctness, security, and design quality
Interest in crypto, stablecoins, and the future of payments
For Track 3, hands-on blockchain development experience is expected
Professional or hobby Rust experience is a bonus
Experience in fiat payments, banking integrations, card networks, or PSPs is a bonus
Familiarity with KYC/KYB, AML, sanctions screening, or regulated financial products is a bonus for Track 1
Background in custody, key management (MPC/HSM), or institutional-grade security is a bonus for Track 2
Smart contract development in Solidity or Rust, and on-chain indexing or node infrastructure experience, are bonuses for Track 3
Experience working in regulated, multi-jurisdiction environments is a bonus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary package
Equity package; all employees have ownership at MoonPay
Pay-for-performance equity bonus
Moonshot award: $250,000 equity grant for 20 employees per year
Pension: employer contributions from day one
Employee referral program: earn 10K in USDC
Flexible Time Off
Recharge Period: end-of-year company-wide time off
Birthday leave
Enhanced parental leave
Hybrid working schedule: fully remote or from the nearest Moonbase
Commuter benefits
Private healthcare benefits
Wellhub wellness membership
Enterprise access to the latest AI tools, including Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini
Lunch credit for office days
Home office setup allowance
Remote working allowance
Monthly product budget and zero-fee crypto transactions
$1,000 annual training budget
High Potential Program with structured development, mentorship, and stretch opportunities
Regular remote company offsites
(Ireland) Cycle to Work scheme
(UK) EV Salary Sacrifice