Senior Software Developer, Crypto

Senior Software Developer, Crypto BUILD SOMETHING PEOPLE LOVE Wealthsimple's mission is to help everyone achieve financial freedom – by making financial services simple, transparent, and low-cost. We're Canada's largest fintech, trusted by over 3 million clients with more than $100 billion in assets. We move fast, we own our work, and we care deeply about the people using our products. If that sounds like you, keep reading. We're proud of what we've built — and we're just getting started. Read our Culture Manual https://www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/culture and learn more about how we work https://www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/careers. ABOUT THE TEAM The Crypto team is at the forefront of Wealthsimple's expansion into decentralized finance, working to democratize access to crypto for millions of Canadians. We're a passionate group of crypto-native engineers and product experts building the next generation of non-custodial crypto products. Our team combines Wealthsimple's commitment to simplicity and transparency with cutting-edge blockchain technology to create secure, user-friendly crypto experiences that put users in full control of their digital assets. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Senior Crypto Software Developer, you'll be instrumental in building Wealthsimple's non-custodial crypto infrastructure from the ground up. You'll work at the intersection of traditional fintech and decentralized protocols, helping to bridge the gap between complex blockchain technology and intuitive user experiences. This role offers the unique opportunity to shape how over a million crypto clients interact with decentralized finance while maintaining Wealthsimple's high standards for security, reliability, and user experience. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Build and architect new on-chain non-custodial products that give users full control over their crypto assets. - Design and implement integrations with leading DEXs, DeFi protocols, and wallet providers. - Enhance our existing custodial crypto offerings by expanding asset selection and improving product functionality. - Work with cutting-edge blockchain technology and contribute to the evolution of decentralized finance. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless crypto experiences to over a million users. - Help establish technical standards and best practices for crypto development at Wealthsimple. SKILLS YOU BRING - Proven experience working in the crypto/blockchain industry with hands-on development experience - Deep familiarity with integrating DEXs, wallet providers, and smart contract protocols - Strong understanding of blockchain fundamentals, including transaction mechanics, gas optimization, and security considerations - Experience with Ethereum and other major blockchain networks, including Layer 2 solutions - Working knowledge of smart contract development and interaction (EVM/SVM) - Knowledge of DeFi protocols, AMMs, and decentralized exchange mechanisms - Understanding of crypto security best practices, including key management and multi-signature implementations - Experience with Web3 libraries and tools (ethers.js http://ethers.js, web3.js http://web3.js, etc.) - Solid background in full stack development with languages and frameworks like React, React Native, Ruby on Rails, Java, Kotlin, or Python - Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate the rapidly evolving crypto landscape - Passion for decentralized finance and its potential to democratize financial services WHY WEALTHSIMPLE? 🌸 Top-tier health benefits and life insurance 📈 Long-term group savings with employer match, through Wealthsimple for Business 🌴 20 vacation days, 4 wellness days, and unlimited sick and mental health days per year ✈️ 90 days away: work outside Canada for up to 90 days per year 👥 Employee resource groups, including Rainbow (2SLGBTQ), Women of WS, and Black at WS 🌎 We are a hybrid team with over 1,500 employees across North America. The people are one of the ... (truncated, view full listing at source)