Founding Engineer/ Tech Lead (Stablecoin Cross-border Payments Infrastructure)

Role Overview

We are hiring a senior-level Founding Engineer to take end-to-end ownership of a new Stablecoin Cross-border Payments product . This is a high-ownership role where you will define the architecture, build core backend systems, and drive the technical execution of the product from zero to scale.

You will work closely with the founder to shape system design, technical strategy, and engineering direction while also laying the groundwork for future team expansion.

Responsibilities:

Own the end-to-end design and development of payments backend infrastructure

Architect scalable systems for payment processing, ledgering, and settlement flows

Build production-grade backend systems with strong focus on reliability and security

Define engineering standards, architecture patterns, and system design principles

Collaborate directly with the founder on technical roadmap and product direction

Support hiring and help build a high-quality engineering team

Ensure systems are robust, observable, and capable of scaling globally

Requirements:

Tech Lead / Staff Engineer level, with strong hands-on engineering capability and ownership of system design and execution.

Strong hands-on experience building payment backend/ infra systems (must-have)

Deep understanding of distributed systems and backend architecture

Ability to operate independently in a zero-to-one environment

Strong English communication skills

Comfortable working with partial APAC time zone overlap

Nice to Have:

Exposure to Web3, stablecoins, or blockchain-based payments

Experience in fintech, cross-border payments, or ledger systems

Prior startup experience or early-stage product building