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Senior Software Engineer, GalaxyOne Institutional

Galaxy
New York1mo ago
Seniority
Senior

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Who We Are:<br></strong>Galaxy is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, delivering solutions that accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence. We believe that blockchain and digital asset innovation will transform how value moves through the world – and we’re building the products and services to make that future a reality.<br>&nbsp;<br>Our institutional digital assets platform spans trading, investment banking, asset management, staking, self-custody, and tokenization technology. We also invest in and operate cutting-edge data center infrastructure to power AI and high-performance computing, addressing the growing demand for scalable energy and compute in the U.S.<br>&nbsp;<br>We work at the intersection of finance and technology, helping institutions, startups, and developers navigate a digitally native economy. Led by CEO and Founder Michael Novogratz, our team blends deep crypto expertise with institutional experience and a shared commitment to shaping the future of Web3 and AI.<br>&nbsp;<br>Galaxy is headquartered in New York City, with offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.<br>&nbsp;<br>To learn more about our businesses and products, visit www.galaxy.com.</p> <p><strong>What We Value:</strong></p> <p>We are a diverse team of free thinkers, and fast movers united to help investors and creators energize the global economy. We are looking for individuals&nbsp;who&nbsp;thrive in a culture of builders and overachievers&nbsp;and&nbsp;embrace high performance, transparent feedback, and a mission-first approach. Our culture shapes our way of working and gets us where we want to be.</p> <ul> <li><em>Seek Excellence.</em></li> <li><em>Be Selective To Be Effective.</em></li> <li><em>Be Highly Aligned, Loosely Coupled.</em></li> <li><em>Disagree Transparently.</em></li> <li><em>Encourage Independent Decision-Making.</em></li> <li><em>Build Dream Teams.</em></li> </ul></div><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Who You Are:</strong></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our NYC-based engineering team building and supporting our GalaxyOne institutional platform, with a primary focus on reporting, statements, and login/entitlements management. This role requires someone who can own outcomes end-to-end - from aligning with stakeholders on requirements through to delivery and production support - while navigating cross-functional relationships across engineering, product, operations, and the business.</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Design and architect systems, services, and features on a cloud-native platform to increase automation and ensure the integrity and security of our systems.</span></li> <li><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Work directly with stakeholders across product, operations, compliance, and the business to understand needs, define requirements, and drive delivery.</span></li> <li><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Enhance and continue to build out our reporting, statements, and login/entitlements management systems and processes.</span></li> <li><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Coordinate cross-functionally with other engineering teams to support broader platform functionality such as trading, lending, staking, and settlement.</span></li> <li><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Take ownership of projects from scoping through production, managing timelines, dependencies, and communication along the way.</span></li> <li><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Embrace and champion the thoughtful adoption of AI to improve team performance and business outcomes.</span></li> <li>Leverage AI tools (e.g., generative AI, automation platforms, data copilots) to improve productivity, decision-making, and output quality in your day-to-day work.</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong>What We’re Looking For:</strong></p> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">7+ years of professional software development experience.</span></li> <li><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Solid computer science fundamentals and a proven track record in software design and development.</span></li> <li><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Expert-level engineering skills in Java, Scala, Kotlin, C#, or similar (we primarily work in Java).</span></li> <li><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Strong database and SQL knowledge.</span></li> <li><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">In-depth knowledge of object-oriented programming fundamentals.</span></li> <li><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and drive projects to completion with minimal oversight.</span></li> <li><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">A strong communicator who builds trust with both technical and non-technical partners - someone comfortable presenting trade-offs, pushing back when needed, and keeping stakeholders aligned.</span></li> <li><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Experience collaborating across teams and functions as part of the SDLC.</span></li> <li><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Familiarity with the full development lifecycle of a commercial system, including requirements definition, agile planning, production deployment, and production support.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Bonus Points:</strong><em>&nbsp;</em></p> <ul> <li style="text-align: left;"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Familiarity with AI-driven development tooling.</span></li> <li style="text-align: left;"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar messaging system experience.</span></li> <li style="text-align: left;"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Kubernetes, Docker, or other containerization technologies.</span></li> <li style="text-align: left;"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">AWS, Azure, or GCP experience.</span></li> <li style="text-align: left;"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Experience working in finance or fintech.</span></li> <li style="text-align: left;"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Technical understanding of crypto and digital assets.</span></li> <li style="text-align: left;"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Familiarity with asynchronous and reactive software patterns.</span></li> <li style="text-align: left;"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Familiarity with domain-driven design and event-driven architectures.</span></li> <li style="text-align: left;"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Experience with reactive frameworks/toolkits such as Vert.x.</span></li> <li style="text-align: left;"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Understanding of the Java threading model and concurrency-related concepts.</span></li> <li style="text-align: left;"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Experience with Databricks.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>What We Offer:</strong></p> <ul> <li><span class="TextRun Highlight SCXW81796384 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW81796384 BCX0">Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus</span></span></li> <li><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW74345553 BCX0">Hybrid/Flexible Working Arrangements</span><span class="EOP SCXW74345553 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li>Flexible Time Off (paid)</li> <li>3% 401(k) company contribution</li> <li>Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents</li> <li>Generous paid Parental Leave</li> <li><span class="TextRun SCXW86126979 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW86126979 BCX0">Competitive family planning benefits for US employees</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW86126979 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li>Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry</li> <li>Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues</li> <li><span class="TextRun Highlight SCXW75787114 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW75787114 BCX0">Free daily snacks and weekly breakfasts/lunches</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW75787114 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li>Employee Resource Groups</li> <li>Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Headspace</li> </ul> <p>Apply now and join us on our mission to engineer a new economic paradigm.</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>The base salary ranges included below will be commensurate with candidate experience, expertise and local market. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise. At Galaxy, we maintain a total compensation philosophy which consists of a competitive base salary, annual bonus, and equity incentives.</p></div><div class="title">Base Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$180,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$210,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>Galaxy respects diversity and seeks to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived age, race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital or partnership or caregiver status, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military or veteran status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.</em></p> <p><em>We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete the application process or to participate in an interview, please contact <a href="mailto:careers@galaxy.com" target="_blank">careers@galaxy.com.</a>&nbsp;</em></p></div>

Perks & benefits

  • 401k
  • Unlimited Vacation
  • Equity Compensation

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