Vice President, Software Engineering (Back-End)

Galaxy • Dallas, TX

93d

About The Position

Galaxy is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, delivering solutions that accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence. We believe that blockchain and digital asset innovation will transform how value moves through the world – and we’re building the products and services to make that future a reality. Our institutional digital assets platform spans trading, investment banking, asset management, staking, self-custody, and tokenization technology. We also invest in and operate cutting-edge data center infrastructure to power AI and high-performance computing, addressing the growing demand for scalable energy and compute in the U.S. We work at the intersection of finance and technology, helping institutions, startups, and developers navigate a digitally native economy. Led by CEO and Founder Michael Novogratz, our team blends deep crypto expertise with institutional experience and a shared commitment to shaping the future of Web3 and AI. Galaxy is headquartered in New York City, with offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in back-end development, with a focus on Go (Golang)
• Strong knowledge of gRPC and Protocol Buffers
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Good understanding of network protocols and system security
• Familiarity with Envoy or similar service mesh tools
• Proficient in scripting (Python, Bash, etc.)
• Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Familiarity with version control (Git)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Jaeger)
• Background in distributed systems and fault-tolerant design
• Familiarity with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain large-scale back-end systems using Go (Golang)
• Implement and optimize microservices using gRPC and Protocol Buffers
• Build and manage containerized services and infrastructure (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Ensure security compliance and best practices in back-end development
• Work with cross-functional teams to resolve infrastructure and system issues
• Monitor performance, reliability, and security of back-end services
• Document system architecture, design, and deployment processes
• Develop and support automation for back-end workflows
• Contribute to technical decision-making and system design
• Stay informed on industry trends and apply them to improve systems

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
• Flexible Time Off (i.e. unlimited paid vacation days)
• Company paid Holidays (11)
• Company paid sick leave
• Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents
• 3% 401(k) company contribution
• Generous paid Parental Leave
• Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Headspace
• Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
• Free daily snacks in-office
• Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
• Employee Resource Groups

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level