### Staff Engineer
### **Overview** :
Tristero's mission is to increase individual sovereignty. We are focused on
using cryptography to build on chain Binance, initially focusing on interop.
You will play a critical role in specifying and shipping complex systems while
improving cross-team coordination to ensure alignment and efficiency. We’re
currently a lean team of just 8 full-time employees. As a staff engineer,
you’d be one of the senior technical team members and initially ensure that
our engineering processes meet your standards, while getting your hands dirty
as an IC as well. Ideally, you have experience in senior roles on small teams
with a proven track record of growing excellent engineering teams. Familiarity
with the crypto space is a significant advantage, but not necessary for the
right candidate.
### **Key Responsibilities**
** **Architecting & Building Complex Systems****
* Lead the design and development of core decentralized exchange features, including:
* On-chain order execution and settlement mechanisms.
* Scalable off-chain infrastructure for indexing, data aggregation, and API delivery.
* Robust wallet and key management integrations for seamless user experiences.
* Define detailed specifications and lead end-to-end implementation for highly complex systems.
* Ensure the reliability and security of smart contracts deployed on public blockchains.
****Cross-Team Coordination****
* Act as a bridge between teams (e.g., backend, frontend, protocol, DevOps) to streamline development processes and align priorities.
* Collaborate with product and business teams to translate high-level objectives into actionable technical plans.
* Identify bottlenecks in team workflows and implement process improvements to boost productivity.
****Technical Leadership****
* Mentor junior and mid-level ICs, guiding them on best practices for development, testing, and deployment.
* Establish and enforce engineering standards across teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
* Drive architectural decisions that ensure scalability, modularity, and long-term maintainability.
****Performance, Security, and Reliability****
* Design fault-tolerant systems that balance performance, security, and stability
* Implement monitoring and alerting systems for on-chain and off-chain operations to ensure 24/7 reliability.
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**Qualifications** :
* 6+ years of experience in software engineering roles, with a proven track record of leadership and technical expertise.
* Experience in senior roles at small startups, particularly during growth phases and organizational scaling.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence decision making.
* Passion for blockchain technology (Crypto native experience is a plus).
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### **Nice-to-Have**
* Experience contributing to or maintaining open-source blockchain projects.
* Knowledge of cryptographic concepts, zero-knowledge proofs, or advanced security protocols.
* Prior experience shipping DeFi products..
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We’ve got unlimited PTO, a full suite of healthcare options, and some swag
with your name on it. If you’re looking for a no-nonsense team to build
groundbreaking financial products with—Tristero may be the place for you.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you.