Staff Software Engineer- MetaMask (Money Movement)

Details

• Lead the technical direction and execution of fiat-to-crypto features and infrastructure.
• Guide and mentor a team of junior and mid-level engineers (across backend, frontend, desktop, and mobile).
• Build secure, scalable systems that connect users to third-party payment service providers( and payments infrastructure.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, data analysts, and engineers from across MetaMask to ship cross-platform features.
• Maintain high code quality through design discussions, reviews, testing, and documentation.
• Help ensure the reliability, observability, and performance of the Money Movement services.
• Own architectural decisions that affect revenue-generating user flows.
• Partner with mobile and extension platform teams to create unified, seamless money movement experiences.
• 5+ years of full-stack or backend engineering experience, including demonstrated success in a Staff (or equivalent) role.
• A track record of setting technical direction and driving impact across a team or organization — not just shipping individual features.
• Strong experience with TypeScript, Node.js, React Native and modern web technologies.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects across multiple workstreams, 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 3rd party integrations.
• Ability to think critically about edge cases, system security, and failure modes.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, especially in remote-first teams.
• Experience working in agile environments with cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to clean code practices, testing, and maintainable software.
• Experience working on 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.