Skyfire is building the payment backbone for the emerging machine economy, creating a system for instant, global micropayments between AI, APIs, data providers, and services using stablecoins and blockchain technology, as current financial systems are not designed for this.
Requirements
- Strong TypeScript proficiency and Node.js backend development expertise.
- Experience with PostgreSQL or MySQL and sound database design skills.
- Solid system design skills to scale from 10s to 1000s of RPS.
- Familiarity with CI/CD, Kubernetes, and Docker for smooth build and deployment.
- Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) — including networking fundamentals like load balancers and firewalls.
- Strong skills in testing, debugging, and reliability engineering.
- Experience with REST or GraphQL APIs (design + integration).
Responsibilities
- Design and develop core backend components, including smart contract integrations, payment processing logic, and APIs.
- Implement scalable blockchain solutions for on-chain machine payments with high throughput and low latency.
- Collaborate closely with product to translate requirements into robust, maintainable technical solutions.
- Optimize performance for speed, scalability, and cost-efficiency across distributed systems.
- Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
- Stay ahead of the curve on blockchain, smart contracts, and AI technologies — integrating them where they create real impact.
Other
- A self-starter mindset and the drive to tackle big challenges head-on.
- Hybrid — in-office T/W/Th in Union Square, NYC.
