Senior Blockchain Engineer

**_Join Tether and Shape the Future of Digital Finance_**
At Tether, we’re not just building products, we’re pioneering a global financial revolution. Our cutting-edge solutions empower businesses—from exchanges and wallets to payment processors and ATMs—to seamlessly integrate reserve-backed tokens across blockchains. By harnessing the power of blockchain technology, Tether enables you to store, send, and receive digital tokens instantly, securely, and globally, all at a fraction of the cost. Transparency is the bedrock of everything we do, ensuring trust in every transaction.

**_ Innovate with Tether_**
**Tether Finance**:Our innovative product suite features the world’s most trusted stablecoin, **USDT**, relied upon by hundreds of millions worldwide, alongside pioneering digital asset tokenization services.
But that’s just the beginning:
**Tether Power**:Driving sustainable growth, our energy solutions optimize excess power for Bitcoin mining using eco-friendly practices in state-of-the-art, geo-diverse facilities.
**Tether Data**:Fueling breakthroughs in AI and peer-to-peer technology, we reduce infrastructure costs and enhance global communications with cutting-edge solutions like **KEET**, our flagship app that redefines secure and private data sharing.
**Tether Education**: Democratizing access to top-tier digital learning, we empower individuals to thrive in the digital and gig economies, driving global growth and opportunity.
**Tether Evolution**: At the intersection of technology and human potential, we are pushing the boundaries of what is possible, crafting a future where innovation and human capabilities merge in powerful, unprecedented ways.

**_ Why Join Us?_**
Our team is a global talent powerhouse, working remotely from every corner of the world. If you’re passionate about making a mark in the fintech space, this is your opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest minds, pushing boundaries and setting new standards. We’ve grown fast, stayed lean, and secured our place as a leader in the industry.
If you have excellent English communication skills and are ready to contribute to the most innovative platform on the planet, Tether is the place for you.
Are you ready to be part of the future?

**About the job**:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Design and implement modular non-custodial wallet libraries with support for multiple cryptocurrencies for mobile, web and server using Javascript.
- Develop and integrate wallet modules for various blockchain protocols with focus on security and key management.
- Create reliable payment processing systems that interface directly with blockchain nodes.
- Strong experience building non-custodial cryptocurrency wallets and key management systems
- Deep understanding of blockchain principles like the UTXO model.
- Hands-on experience running and maintaining blockchain nodes (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.)
- Deep understanding of P2P networking concepts and distributed systems
- Strong focus on security best practices and cryptographic principles
- Advanced JavaScript/Node.js expertise, including:

- Modern ES6+ features and async programming
- Buffer handling and cryptographic primitives
- WebSocket/REST/RPC API interactions
- Test-driven development practices
- Understanding of Node.js runtime architecture.

**Nice to Have**
- Experience with hardware wallet integration
- Familiarity with P2P technologies like Bitorrent/DHT/Holepunch
- Knowledge of BIP standards (BIP32, BIP39, BIP44, etc.)
- Familiarity with Layer 2, token, DeFi protocols