Principal Digital Assets Engineer
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Job Description
Job Description:
The Role
As a Principal Crypto Engineer at Fidelity Labs you will lead the development of innovative customer-facing crypto products for a greenfield project. You will architect and build secure scalable and user-centric digital asset solutions from the ground up driving the crypto vision for Fidelity Labs crypto initiatives. Collaborating with product managers designers and cross-functional teams you will design and implement cutting-edge blockchain-based systems focused on FinTech use cases ensuring robust security performance and seamless user experiences. Additionally you will mentor engineers contribute to open-source communities and represent Fidelity Labs crypto startup as a thought leader in the crypto space.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
- 2 years of hands-on experience in digital asset development including cryptocurrencies blockchain protocols and decentralized applications (dApps)
- 8 years of proven track record of architecting and building secure scalable crypto systems including wallets smart contracts or trading platforms
- Deep expertise in blockchain technologies (e.g. Ethereum Bitcoin or other layer-1/layer-2 protocols) and cryptographic principles (e.g. public-key cryptography zero-knowledge proofs)
- Significant contributions to open-source crypto projects with publicly verifiable work on platforms like GitHub
- Strong programming skills in languages such as TypeScript Solidity Rust Go or Python with experience in low-level systems programming for blockchain nodes or protocols
- Hands-on experience with customer-facing crypto products such as wallets exchanges or DeFi platforms and a focus on usability and security
- Proficiency in designing and implementing secure APIs smart contracts and system integrations for blockchain-based applications
- Experience with agile development rapid prototyping and iterative feature validation in a fast-paced innovative environment
- Strong knowledge of decentralized finance (DeFi) and consensus mechanisms (e.g. PoW PoS DPoS)
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide engineering teams fostering technical excellence and innovation
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex cryptographic and blockchain concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Cryptography Engineering or a related field (preferred but not required)
- Passion for staying at the forefront of crypto innovation with a proactive approach to exploring emerging blockchain technologies and trends
The Team
We are Fidelity Labs Fidelity Investments in-house software incubator and digital studio. Founded in 2005 Fidelity Labs has played a critical role in driving growth and innovation for the firm. The Fidelity Labs organization has a portfolio of new businesses and is constantly prototyping concepts for Fidelitys next new ventures.
Fidelity Labs is a dynamic workplace that combines the best parts of startup lifebuilding from scratch adapting quickly and moon-shot ambitionwith the scale and stability of an industry leader. Learn more at .
The base salary range for this position is $85000-$179000 per year.Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope geographic location candidates relevant experience and other factors.
Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
Please be advised that Fidelitys business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 the Investment Company Act of 1940 ERISA numerous state laws governing securities investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations including FINRA among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
Fidelitys hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite every other week (all business days M-F) in a Fidelity office.
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