Blockstream was founded in 2014 by Dr. Adam Back and a group of fellow cryptographers and engineers passionate about Bitcoin and its potential to change the future of finance. We have become a market leader in Bitcoin security and Layer-2 technologies. Our products are designed to make financial systems more efficient, secure, and robust.
We are seeking Software Engineer, an entry-level to more senior technical role focused on learning and contributing to the development of blockchain and digital asset solutions for enterprise and institutional clients. This role provides hands-on experience with distributed systems, cryptography, and financial technology while working alongside experienced developers and architects.
Within the Service & Enterprise Solutions organization, the Software Engineers contribute to building secure, scalable platforms for banking clients. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge blockchain technologies, learn industry best practices, and grow technical skills in a fast-paced fintech environment.
What You'll Be Doing (Responsibilities)
- Write clean, maintainable code following team coding standards and best practices
- Implement features and functionality based on technical specifications
- Debug and resolve software defects with guidance from senior team members
- Develop and execute unit tests to ensure code quality
- Participate in code reviews to learn from experienced developers
- Support integration activities with APIs, databases, and external systems
- Document code and technical processes clearly
- Collaborate with architects, DevOps engineers, and QA teams
- Learn and apply software development principles, design patterns, and fintech domain knowledge
What We Look for In You (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 0-5 years of professional software development experience (internships and academic projects count)
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, Java, or Rust)
- Understanding of fundamental programming concepts: data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming
- Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows
- Self-starter with proven ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and geographies, demonstrating high-quality and high-touch customer engagement throughout all phases of delivery
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
- Eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt quickly
- Languages: English required; Swiss German/German, French and/or Italian a plus
- Location: Switzerland, with focus on Lugano
Nice To Haves (Preferred Qualifications)
- Basic understanding of blockchain, distributed systems, or cryptography concepts
- Exposure to API design and RESTful services
- Interest in cryptocurrency, digital assets, or decentralized technologies
- Experience with databases (SQL/NoSQL)
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) or containerization (Docker)
- Understanding of agile development methodologies
- Contributions to open-source projects or personal coding portfolio
- Interest in progressing into senior development or architecture roles