Product Engineer

Ship product features end to end, from the interface to the API routes and the database, used by 200,000+ monthly users.

Since July 2023, we have distributed $1.8B+ to 5M+ wallets across 60+ chains, for 1000+ companies including Coinbase, PayPal, Robinhood, Kraken, MetaMask, and Uniswap. We are independent, and the global leader in our category.

We're looking for a Product Engineer to help build the next phase of Merkl.

Team

Merkl is a small team of 20 people. If you join the team, you will not only learn with and from us but also be deeply involved in product design and the research we are conducting. In a team this size, there's no hiding behind tickets: you'll own product surfaces used by 200,000+ monthly users and integrated by Coinbase, Uniswap, and Trust Wallet.

Why this role exists

We want an engineer who takes a problem and a proposed direction from the PM, challenges it when something doesn't make sense, then owns the full execution from UX details, interactions, API, deployment, without needing hand-holding at every step.

You're the person who pushes back on a solution when you see a better way. You're also the person who, once aligned, ships the whole thing end-to-end with polish. You care about craft and you ship fast.

Missions & responsibilities

As a Product Engineer at Merkl, you will be at the heart of our product's evolution. You will own features end to end, from the interface to the API routes and the database, whether they are hosted by us or embedded on our clients' websites.

Specifically, your responsibilities will include:

• Implement stunning, functional frontend interfaces based on designs from Figma, ensuring pixel-perfect execution and seamless integration.
• Work creatively to build innovative features even without detailed design specs, taking ownership of the user experience.
• Integrate with backend systems and APIs, ensuring smooth data flow and flawless feature performance across platforms.
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers and Designers to translate product requirements into intuitive, high-performance frontend features.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues across both frontend and backend, with a solid understanding of backend systems, allowing you to resolve issues without relying heavily on other developers.
• Optimize performance for fast, responsive web applications, ensuring a smooth user experience across all devices and platforms.
• Work in a cross-functional team with designers, PMs, and backend developers to deliver high-quality features on time.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends in frontend development, bringing fresh ideas and solutions to the table.

What we offer

By joining the Merkl team, you will be part of one of the most innovative and fast-growing teams in onchain finance. We offer the opportunity to work with an ambitious team, shipping quickly and making an impact in the industry. For full-time positions, we provide:

• A highly stimulating intellectual environment: You'll collaborate with some of the best researchers and engineers in onchain finance, on systems that move real money for Coinbase, Robinhood, and PayPal. Our stack is solid web2 engineering (TypeScript, Go, Postgres, Kubernetes) applied to financial infrastructure.
• An AI-native way of working: AI coding agents, whichever one you prefer, and our own MCP servers are part of everyone's daily workflow. You get the best tools, and the time they save goes into understanding more of the system, not only shipping more code.
• Growth and future opportunities: Be part of an independent, rapidly scaling company, working on the infrastructure that shapes the future of finance.
• Competitive salary: We offer a competitive compensation package with flexible working hours, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
• Equipment stipend: We provide you with the tools and devices you need to optimize your work environment and fit your working style.
• Team retreats: Every year, you'll have the chance to join the team on retreats to reflect on our journey, plan for the future, and bond while having fun in exciting locations.

You are

You're a skilled and passionate engineer who thrives in fast-paced, innovative environments. We're looking for someone who is:

• Autonomous and opinionated. You don't need a detailed spec to start building. You have opinions about what good UX looks like and you're not afraid to push back on a design or propose an alternative.
• Passionate about creating seamless user experiences. You care about the details that separate a product that works from a product that feels great.
• A strong executor with opinions.