Senior Staff Backend Engineer

The Vault is seeking a Senior Staff Backend Engineer to contribute to its crypto custody platform, which serves both institutional and retail clients. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing complex backend components, such as policy engines and signing orchestration systems. The position emphasizes technical leadership without people management, allowing you to drive significant initiatives through code and design reviews. Candidates should be proficient in building high-load, multi-tenant SaaS systems and have experience with distributed systems and reliability concepts. Familiarity with security principles, including secret handling and audit-ready data models, is essential. The role also requires skills in performance optimization and relational database management, particularly with Postgres or similar technologies. While the advert does not specify the level of experience required, it implies that a strong background in backend engineering is necessary. The working arrangement is not detailed, but the role is likely suited for engineers who thrive in a dynamic, AI-forward environment and can critically assess AI-generated code.