Staff Software Engineer

Description

• Lead the technical direction and execution of ramp-related features and infrastructure • Guide and mentor a team of junior and mid-level engineers (across backend, frontend, and mobile) • Build secure, scalable systems that connect users to third-party ramp providers and payments infrastructure • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers from across MetaMask to ship cross-platform features • Maintain high code quality through design discussions, reviews, testing, and documentation • Help ensure reliability, observability, and performance of the RAMPS services • Own architectural decisions that affect revenue-generating user flows • Partner with mobile and extension teams to create unified, seamless ramping experiences

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in full-stack or backend engineering roles • Strong experience with TypeScript, Javascript, Node.js, and modern web technologies • Demonstrated experience leading projects, mentoring engineers, and making architectural decisions • Familiarity with payment infrastructure, APIs, and 3rd party integrations • Ability to think critically about edge cases, system security, and failure modes • Strong collaboration and communication skills, especially in remote-first teams • Experience working in agile environments with cross-functional teams • Commitment to clean code practices, testing, and maintainable software • Excellent verbal and written communication in English • Ability to collaborate effectively across distributed teams • A growth mindset and eagerness to learn • Strategic thinking — balancing technical quality with business outcomes • Passion for Web3, decentralization, and open systems • Experience working on fiat on/off ramp systems, DeFi, or financial infrastructure • Understanding of Web3 fundamentals, wallets, and the MetaMask ecosystem • Familiarity with mobile-first development and cross-platform architecture • Interest in performance optimization, observability, and long-term system health

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