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# Staff Software Engineer, Protocols & Treasury (Defi)

- **Company:** CoinDesk Inc.
- **Location:** Brentwood, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $230,000 - $280,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, BigQuery, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, DevOps, Digital Assets, Fault Tolerance, Github, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Blockchain, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Google Cloud, ReactJS, Large Language Models, Kubernetes, Claude, Google Gemini, Terraform, Docker
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/staff-software-engineer-protocols-treasury-defi-brentwood-ny--dca0095e-e76d-4c61-9f61-56e7f9585796

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Treasury, Cryptography, Blockchain, Problem Solving Skills, Treasury, Machine Tool, Reporting Dashboards, Ecosystems, Data Quality, * Strong fundamentals across technologies, with the judgment to pick the right tool for the job (Typescript, Python, or otherwise).

 * Cloud and DevOps fluency (e.g., GCP, Kubernetes, Docker).
 * Strong PostgreSQL skills, comfort with analytical stores (BigQuery or equivalent), and a track record of designing clean schemas and data models.
 * Proven delivery of fault-tolerant systems with rigorous testing, observability, and HA/DR practices.
 * Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders across global teams.
 * An agile working style, with the initiative to see what's broken or missing and own the fix end to end rather than waiting for an assignment.
 * A can-do attitude, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
 * Familiarity with the Crypto industry, DeFi protocols and a high-level understanding of various yield generation opportunities.
 * Ability to use Large Language Models (e.g., Claude, Gemini) to accelerate delivery without compromising engineering standards.

Nice To Haves:

 * Proven track record of managing and mentoring high-performing engineering teams, with a focus on career development and technical guidance.
 * Familiarity with digital asset custody solutions.

## Description

* Build Full-Stack Solutions: Design and develop critical internal applications using React, TypeScript, and Python.
 * Automate DeFi Operations: Architect multi-chain asset deployments, expand CLI tooling, and engineer robust "incognito" wallet structures to scale operations and minimize manual intervention.
 * Own Modern Cloud Infrastructure: Deploy and manage systems end-to-end on GCP and Kubernetes, driving automated CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions, while leveraging tools for Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Config Connector).
 * Drive AI-Powered Engineering: Heavily leverage AI tooling and coding agents to accelerate full-stack development.
 * Elevate Engineering Standards: Raise the bar for the team through code reviews, automated testing, and technical mentorship.
 * Drive the evolution of the platform's target-state architecture, staying current with industry trends to ensure continuous improvement.