Software Engineer, Blockchain & Distributed Systems

Blockstream was founded in 2014 by Dr. Adam Back and a group of fellow cryptographers and engineers passionate about Bitcoin and its potential to change the future of finance. We have become a market leader in Bitcoin security and Layer-2 technologies. Our products are designed to make financial systems more efficient, secure, and robust. We are seeking Software Engineers, an entry-level to more senior technical role focused on learning and contributing to the development of blockchain and digital asset solutions for enterprise and institutional clients. This role provides hands-on experience with distributed systems, cryptography, and financial technology while working alongside experienced developers and architects. Within the Service & Enterprise Solutions organization, the Software Engineers contribute to building secure, scalable platforms for banking clients. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge blockchain technologies, learn industry best practices, and grow technical skills in a fast-paced fintech environment. What You'll Be Doing (Responsibilities): • Write clean, maintainable code following team coding standards and best practices • Implement features and functionality based on technical specifications • Debug and resolve software defects with guidance from senior team members • Develop and execute unit tests to ensure code quality • Participate in code reviews to learn from experienced developers • Support integration activities with APIs, databases, and external systems • Document code and technical processes clearly • Collaborate with architects, DevOps engineers, and QA teams • Learn and apply software development principles, design patterns, and fintech domain knowledge What We Look for In You (Required Qualifications): • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience) • 0-5 years of professional software development experience (internships and academic projects count) • Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, Java, or Rust) • Understanding of fundamental programming concepts: data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming • Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows • Self-starter with proven ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and geographies, demonstrating high-quality and high-touch customer engagement throughout all phases of delivery • Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail • Eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt quickly • Languages: English required; Swiss German/German, French and/or Italian a plus • Location: Switzerland, with focus on Lugano Nice To Haves (Preferred Qualifications): • Basic understanding of blockchain, distributed systems, or cryptography concepts • Exposure to API design and RESTful services • Interest in cryptocurrency, digital assets, or decentralized technologies • Experience with databases (SQL/NoSQL) • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) or containerization (Docker) • Understanding of agile development methodologies • Contributions to open-source projects or personal coding portfolio • Interest in progressing into senior development or architecture roles 🔒 Stay Safe from Job Scams All official Blockstream communication will come from an @ blockstream.com email address. We will never ask you to share sensitive information or purchase equipment during the hiring process. If in doubt, contact us at hr@blockstream.com. Learn more about avoiding job scams here .