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Senior Staff Software Architect (f/m)

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We're making the world of digital assets accessible and secure for everyone. Join the mission.

Founded in 2014, Ledger is the global platform for digital assets and Web3. Over 20% of the world’s crypto assets are secured through our Ledger Nanos. Headquartered in Paris and Vierzon, with offices in UK, US, Switzerland and Singapore, Ledger has a team of more than 700 professionals developing a variety of products and services to enable individuals and companies to securely buy, store, swap, grow and manage crypto assets – including the Ledger hardware wallets line with more than 7 millions units already sold in 200 countries.

At Ledger, we embody the values that make us unique: Pragmatism, Audacity, Commitment, Trust and Transparency. Hear from our employees how they shape the work we do here.

As part of our growth, we are looking for talent to join the Engineering Architecture team. The architecture team is responsible for ensuring the highest level of design quality for both our B2C and B2B products, as well as helping the Product teams scope and build the next great features of our products.

The team aims at building full stack expertise on Ledger products, and in this context we are looking at reinforcing our team with a future expert on our Ledger Enterprise.

Your mission

We expect our architects to enable teams in making architectural decisions, and to dig deep into the code to make thoughtful decisions.
This is also a hands-on position focused on LEDGER Enterprise, our business solutions.
Help teams define project scopes, goals, project plans, and deliverables.
Support Product & Engineering on the Discovery & Design of new product feature.
Drive Tech Initiatives with Engineering to improve our stack, address tech debt, and support good engineering practices.
Support engineering teams on critical topics by providing expertise and hands-on contributions to engineering squands.
Explore new, innovative domains with a focus on concrete Ledger applications.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in technical design, development, CI/CD, testing, and delivery
Curious to learn how blockchain works under the hood and investigate deeply complex systems
Strong background in backend & algorithm development
Proficient in at least one of these development languages: Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Scala, Rust
Deep experience with microservices
Team player with excellent interpersonal skills, able to align cross-functional teams
Excellent presentation and written communication in English

Nice to have

Experience designing and implementing data pipelines, including stream processing and Datalake good practices.
Experience designing and implementing asynchronous backend stacks
Experience in Big Data techniques, including scaling backend systems and designing for high reliability.
Open source experience or contributions
Comfortable with multiple “app” development stacks: React native, Android, iOS
Knowledgeable on HSMs
Knowledgeable in cryptography and security practices

What's in it for you?

Equity: Employees are the foundation of our success, and we award stock options so you can share in that success as we grow.
Flexibility: A hybrid work policy.
Social: Annual company outing for Ledgerdary Days, plus frequent social events, snacks and drinks
Medical: Comprehensive health insurance policy offering extensive medical, dental and vision care coverage.
Well-being: Personal development, coaching & fitness with our dedicated partners.
Vacation: Five weeks of paid leave per year, in addition to national holidays and rest & relaxation (RTT) days.
High tech: Access to high performance office equipment and gadgets, including Apple products.
Transport: Ledger reimburses part of your preferred means of transportation.
Discounts: Employee discount on all our products.

We are an equal opportunity employer for all without any distinction of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability or age.

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What You Should Know About Senior Staff Software Architect (f/m), Ledger

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role as a Senior Staff Software Architect at Ledger in the heart of Paris? At Ledger, we're all about making the world of digital assets accessible and secure for everyone. Since our founding in 2014, we've been at the forefront of the crypto revolution, with over 20% of the world's crypto assets secured through our innovative Ledger Nanos. As part of our engineering architecture team, you will be crucial in ensuring top-notch design quality for both our B2C and B2B products. Your mission will involve enabling teams to make informed architectural decisions, diving deep into code, and spearheading initiatives to improve our tech stack and address technical debt. You'll directly support our engineering teams with your hands-on expertise, helping to define project scopes, strategies, and deliverables while showcasing your knowledge of backend and algorithm development. With 8+ years of experience, you'll thrive in our dynamic environment, helping us explore new domains and creating impactful solutions for Ledger Enterprise. Join a company where your contributions matter, and be part of a committed team shaping the future of digital assets and Web3.

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What are the key responsibilities of a Senior Staff Software Architect at Ledger?

As a Senior Staff Software Architect at Ledger, your main responsibilities include enabling teams to make architectural decisions, leading hands-on initiatives on our business solutions, and supporting both Product and Engineering teams during the discovery and design of new features. You will also help define project scopes and deliverables, guide technical initiatives to enhance our stack, and provide expertise to address critical engineering topics.