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Paxful

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bitcoin • buy bitcoin • sell bitcoin • accept bitcoin • cryptocurrency

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2015

💳 Fintech

💸 Finance

₿ Crypto

Description

• Paxful is the world’s largest people-powered marketplace, connecting over 14 million users across 140+ countries to move, save, and store money. • Founded in 2015 and based in the United States, Paxful offers safe, fast, and reliable access to the global economy through cryptocurrencies. • Paxful is seeking a seasoned Director of Software Development to lead and oversee multiple engineering teams in delivering high-quality, scalable, and secure solutions. • This role requires a strong technical leader with a proven ability to manage cross-functional teams, implement efficient development processes, and deliver results in fast-paced environments. • As Director, you will collaborate with engineering leads, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure that Paxful’s platform remains reliable, innovative, and customer-focused. • You’ll play a key role in optimizing engineering processes, driving technical excellence, and building a culture of accountability and innovation across the organization. • This position is ideal for someone with experience in building complex systems, especially those involving blockchain, distributed architectures, or high-security environments.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role. • Proven track record of managing cross-functional engineering teams in dynamic environments. • Experience with blockchain technologies, including wallet systems, transaction processing, and secure architecture design. • Proficiency in the following core tech stack: • Backend: PHP 7.4 (monolith), Python, Go, Java (microservices). • Frontend: React & Laravel / Blade. • Mobile Development: Native Android and iOS apps. • Blockchain: Familiarity with UTXOs, multi-signature wallets, Lightning Network, and other blockchain-related technologies. • Strong understanding of cloud-based infrastructure and tools (AWS, Kubernetes/EKS, Terraform, Vault). • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and source code management using GitLab (self-hosted). • Deep knowledge of secure software development practices, particularly in finance or blockchain systems.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary and Commission package for the selected candidate. • Fully remote work environment • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies on impactful projects • Collaborative, innovative, and supportive work culture • Professional growth and development opportunities