Staff Software Engineer – MetaMask (Money Movement)

Staff Software Engineer – MetaMask (Money Movement)

Consensys is the leading blockchain and web3 software company, dedicated to rebuilding the financial system on open, programmable infrastructure. We power the transition with products like MetaMask, trusted by tens of millions worldwide, and Linea, a leading zkEVM rollup. Our mission is to make the decentralized web universally accessible and easy to build on.

Join our fully remote, globally distributed team and contribute to the next generation of the internet. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies, tackle complex challenges, and help scale products used by millions.

About MetaMask

MetaMask fosters a thriving engineering culture that prioritizes engineer well-being, high trust, autonomy, and collaboration. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where career growth and learning are paramount.

What You'll Do

As a Tech Lead on the Money Movement team, you will:

• Lead the technical direction and execution for fiat-to-crypto features and infrastructure.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers across backend, frontend, desktop, and mobile platforms.
• Build secure, scalable systems connecting users with third-party payment providers and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver cross-platform features.
• Maintain high code quality through design discussions, reviews, testing, and documentation.
• Ensure the reliability, observability, and performance of Money Movement services.
• Own architectural decisions impacting revenue-generating user flows.
• Partner with mobile and extension platform teams for seamless money movement experiences.

Requirements

• 5+ years of full-stack or backend engineering experience, with demonstrated success in a Staff-level role or equivalent.
• Proven ability to set technical direction and drive impact across a team or organization.
• Strong experience with TypeScript, Node.js, React Native, and modern web technologies.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects, mentoring engineers, and making architectural decisions across web, iOS, and Android applications.
• Experience in fintech, payments, or financial services is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with payment infrastructure, APIs, and third-party integrations.
• Ability to critically assess edge cases, system security, and failure modes.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, particularly in remote-first environments.
• Experience working in agile environments with cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to clean code practices, testing, and maintainable software.

Bonus Points

• Experience with fiat on/off-ramp systems, DeFi, or financial infrastructure.
• Understanding of Web3 fundamentals, wallets, and the MetaMask ecosystem.
• Familiarity with mobile-first development and cross-platform architecture.
• Interest in performance optimization, observability, and long-term system health.

What We Offer

• A fully remote, globally distributed work environment.
• The opportunity to work on impactful products used by millions.
• A culture that values learning, growth, and collaboration.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• US Salary Range: $146,000—$218,000 USD (depending on experience and skills).

Consensys is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that background checks are a requirement for employment.