Senior Blockchain Engineer

About the job This role is IN PERSON at our office in Miami, Florida. Senior Blockchain Developer Company Description Global Settlement (globalsettlement.com) is building the future of digital settlement—an institutional-grade blockchain network designed to connect traditional banking and digital markets through stablecoins, commodities, FX, and RWAs. Think of the global settlement reach of SWIFT, rebuilt for real-time, regulated digital asset transactions. Role Description We're seeking a Senior Blockchain Developer to join our blockchain infrastructure team. This is a full-time position. Who We're Looking For We're adding a Senior Blockchain Engineer to our blockchain infrastructure team. This is a hands-on engineering role centered on building and scaling our core chain architecture.You'll work directly on node infrastructure, consensus mechanisms, cross-chain systems, and protocol-level design alongside our application team. Experience Needed Experience with blockchain node infrastructure, consensus mechanisms, and system design Key Responsibilities Design and architect blockchain solutions that meet business and technical requirements.Lead the development and implementation of blockchain-based applications and services.Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate blockchain technology into Global Settlement's payment platform.Ensure the security, scalability, and performance of blockchain solutions.Conduct research and stay current with the latest advancements in blockchain technology.Offer technical guidance and mentorship to development teams.Build and maintain documentation for blockchain architectures and implementations.Identify and mitigate potential risks tied to blockchain solutions.Take part in code reviews and uphold best practices and coding standards. What You'll Do Design, build, and maintain blockchain node infrastructure and settlement protocol architectureImplement and optimize consensus mechanisms (PoA, PoS, BFT variants) for enterprise-grade performance and finalityArchitect cross-chain communication and bridging systems for multi-network interoperabilityWork with smart contract and application teams to deliver integrated blockchain solutionsDrive security, scalability, and reliability across all chain-level systemsLead technical research on emerging protocols, L1/L2 architectures, and settlement patternsProvide technical mentorship to developers across the engineering organizationOwn documentation for blockchain architecture decisions, RFCs, and implementation standardsParticipate in code reviews and set best practices for infrastructure development What You Bring 5+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years focused on blockchain developmentDeep hands-on experience with blockchain node infrastructure, consensus algorithms, and protocol-level system designStrong proficiency in one or more of: Rust, Go, Solidity, Java, or PythonWorking knowledge of blockchain platforms such as Ethereum, Cosmos, Hyperledger, or comparable L1/L2 networksSolid grasp of cryptographic primitives, key management, and on-chain security practicesExperience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)A track record of shipping production blockchain infrastructure—not just smart contracts Nice to Have Experience with stablecoin systems, CBDC infrastructure, or RWA tokenizationFamiliarity with cross-chain protocolsBackground in financial services, payments, or regulated settlement systemsUnderstanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in digital asset markets Note: This is primarily a blockchain infrastructure role. Smart contract development is part of the work, but the core focus is chain-level architecture, consensus, node operations, and cross-chain systems. If your experience is solely in smart contract development, this likely isn't the right fit. Why Join Global Settlement Ground-floor opportunity to architect settlement infrastructure used by sovereign and enterprise clientsDirect impact on how digital assets move through the global financial systemWork at the intersection of blockchain infrastructure, traditional finance, and regulatory innovationJoin Global Settlement and help build the future of digital payments through innovative blockchain solutions! Join us at Global Settlement and help build the future of digital payments through institutional-grade blockchain infrastructure. Requirements added by the job poster • 5+ years of work experience with Blockchain • 3+ years of work experience with Blockchain Architecture