Senior Backend Engineer, Liquidity
Job Description
The world of digital assets is accelerating in speed, magnitude, and complexity, opening the door to new ways for leveraging the blockchain. Fireblocks’ platform and network provide the simplest and most secure way for companies to work with digital assets and it trusted by some of the largest financial institutions, banks, globally-recognized brands, and Web3 companies in the world, including BNY Mellon, BNP Paribas, ANZ Bank, Revolut, and thousands more.
Fireblocks is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to join the Liquidity Team in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
Connecting exchanges, OTC desks, custodians, and wallets, the Fireblocks Network settles trillions in crypto trading volume, and delivers a seamless trading experience by reducing friction, unlocking capital efficiency and mitigating counterparty risk.
The Liquidity Team is dedicated to developing Fireblocks' trading solutions. Delivering a reliable, seamless, fast, and secure trading experience for users in both crypto and fiat assets.
What You'll Do
- •Be a leading backend developer of one of the newest fintech products in Fireblocks.
- •Mentor and guide other developers in complex designs,Work closely with other teams, lead meaningful cross functional features.
- •Connect exchanges, leading 3rd party trading agencies and other providers, to create a multi-functional trading platform.
- •Develop and optimize Fireblocks' trading API to ensure a seamless and scalable experience for our users.
- •Research and implement cloud-native architectures to support Fireblocks' ongoing growth and scalability.
What You'll Bring
- •At least 5 years of experience in backend development, with a focus on scalable infrastructure with proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript .
- •Strong understanding of system design principles, distributed systems, and scalability.
- •Proven track record of designing and deploying microservices-based architectures in production environments.
- •Experience with monitoring and logging frameworks (e.g., Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
DeFi & Crypto Domain Knowledge (Must-Have)
- •Solid understanding of blockchain fundamentals - transaction lifecycles, block confirmations, mempool mechanics, and finality across multiple chains (e.g., EVM-compatible chains, Solana, Bitcoin).
- •Hands-on familiarity with DeFi protocols and primitives - including AMMs (e.g., Uniswap, Curve), liquidity pools, yield mechanisms, and on-chain order books.
Liquidity and Exchange knowledge (Nice to have)
- •Understanding of crypto liquidity concepts - market making, order routing, slippage, price impact, and the differences between CEX and DEX liquidity.
Fireblocks' mission is to enable every business to easily and securely access digital assets and cryptocurrencies. In order to do that, we strongly believe our workforce should be as diverse as our clients, and this is why we embrace diversity and inclusion in all its forms.
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About Fireblocks
Fireblocks is a leading enterprise-grade platform providing a secure infrastructure for moving, storing, and issuing digital assets. We empower financial institutions to seamlessly and securely embrace the burgeoning world of blockchain and Web3. Our robust technology safeguards billions in crypto assets, enabling banks, exchanges, and fintechs to build innovative products and services within the decentralized economy. We are at the forefront of digital asset security, offering battle-tested solutions that combine MPC cryptography, hardware isolation, and policy engines to deliver unparalleled protection. Our culture thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a shared passion for shaping the future of finance. We are a global, remote-friendly team composed of pioneers and experts across cybersecurity, blockchain engineering, and distributed systems. At Fireblocks, every team member contributes to solving complex challenges at the intersection of traditional finance and Web3, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the digital asset space. We foster an environment where continuous learning and bold ideas are celebrated, offering ample opportunities for professional growth and impact. Join Fireblocks and be part of a company that is defining the infrastructure of the digital asset economy. If you are passionate about blockchain technology, have a strong drive to build secure, scalable, and cutting-edge solutions, and want to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the crypto industry, your place is with us. We offer competitive benefits, a dynamic work environment, and the chance to make a tangible difference in how the world interacts with digital assets. Explore our open positions and help us unlock the full potential of Web3.
Ready to Apply?
To submit your application for this position, please visit Fireblocks's official website and follow their application process.