Engineering
Senior Software Engineer – Fintech / DeFi
Location: East Coast, USA (preferred: NYC, CT, MA, NJ) or France
Type: Full-Time
Company: Fairmint
This position is for US Citizen / Permanent Resident or French Citizen.
Your role
We’re hiring a Senior Software Engineer to build the infrastructure powering the future of onchain equity.
You’ll work at the intersection of fintech, AI-assisted development, and regulated DeFi—helping us scale the systems that make equity move like code.
You’ll use the latest AI-assisted dev tools (Cursor, MCP, AI agents) to build production-grade systems faster and smarter—shipping secure, compliant, and scalable software that bridges traditional and blockchain finance.
This is a high-impact role for an engineer who wants to move fast, code with intelligence, and ship at scale.
What you’ll own
- Build and ship scalable features using React, TypeScript, Node.js, and PostgreSQL
- Leverage AI tools (Cursor, MCP, AI agents) to accelerate development and power smarter product features
- Design and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure (Lambda, Amplify, S3, API Gateway; Bedrock knowledge is a plus)
- Collaborate with product, legal, and finance teams to bridge onchain and traditional systems
- Ensure security and regulatory compliance across deployed systems
- Contribute to architecture decisions and mentor teammates on AI-assisted development best practices
What we’re looking for
- 5+ years of professional software development experience
- Advanced skills in React, TypeScript, Node.js, and PostgreSQL
- Solid experience with AWS Lambda + Amplify
- Proven record of delivering production systems in fintech or regulated environments
- Familiarity with Solidity, DAML, or Bedrock is a plus (not required)
- Curiosity and comfort using AI-assisted tools daily to boost productivity and quality
- Must be based on the US East Coast (NYC/CT/MA/NJ preferred) or France, with regular team meetups in NYC/CT
Why join us?
- Impact: Build the regulated DeFi infrastructure that redefines private markets.
- Innovation: Use AI-assisted development to push fintech engineering forward.
- Growth: Work directly with founders on high-stakes, global infrastructure.
- Package: Competitive salary, equity, and health benefits.
- Culture: No bureaucracy, full transparency, and a team that thrives on execution.
How to apply
Send us your resume, GitHub, and a quick note.
If you’re excited about building at the intersection of AI + fintech + regulated DeFi, we want to hear from you.
Fairmint is an equal opportunity employer.