Join Phantom as a Senior Backend Software Engineer to build trading systems and enhance user experiences in crypto finance.
Posted by employer 1 day ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 months ago
Last verified on the company career page 19 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Software Engineer focuses on developing and implementing APIs, data pipelines, and services that enhance trading experiences within Phantom's platform. Key skills include a strong background in software engineering, particularly with trading systems, and a passion for community-driven platforms. This position is ideal for experienced engineers with over five years in the field, looking to contribute to a rapidly growing company at the forefront of crypto technology. Phantom's commitment to innovation and user experience makes it a dynamic environment for those eager to shape the future of digital finance.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about 2 months ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Phantom's careers page November 6, 2026.
- Salary band is above the typical range for Backend roles (median ~$180,000).
- Starts above 100% of 12 comparable senior backend roles that list APIs we track (median $153,750 across 9 companies). See APIs salary trends
- APIs appears in 2.5% of 1267 comparable senior backend roles; Data Pipelines appears in 0.2% of 1267 comparable senior backend roles.
Quick facts
- Is the Software Engineer, Backend (Trading) role remote?
- Yes — Phantom lists this as a fully remote position.
- What's the salary range?
- Phantom lists $200,000–$250,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Software Engineer, Backend (Trading) role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: APIs, Blockchain, Data Pipelines, trading systems.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Phantom targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Software Engineer, Backend (Trading) role at Phantom.
From the original posting
Responsibilities
As a Software Engineer at Phantom, you’ll play a key role in building the systems that power our trading experiences. You’ll design and implement APIs, data pipelines, and services that bridge the gap between blockchain infrastructure and the seamless, intuitive experiences our users expect.
In this role, you’ll focus on the implementation and aggregation of new trading protocols, aggregators, and trade types, as well as experimenting with new trading surfaces and user segments. Your work will directly shape the future of how users discover, execute, and interact with digital asset trades across multiple ecosystems.
Feature development: You will be owning features on our web platforms – currently the Phantom Extension and our website.
New initiatives and products: You will be leading initiatives to add support for other blockchains to Phantom, and to launch new complementary products or infrastructure.
Interfacing with users: You will be interfacing directly with end-users and developers building on Phantom – supporting them and collecting feedback to inform the direction of the product.
Team building: You will be working with the team to create and foster a culture of raising the bar with each new hire.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent practical experience
5+ years full-time software engineering experience
Demonstrated interest in open and community-driven platforms
Nice-To-Have: Experience working with trading systems
English language proficiency
The target base salary for this role will range between $200,000 to $250,000 with the addition of equity and benefits. This is determined by a few factors including your skillset, prior relevant experience, quality of interviews and market factors (such as location) at the point in time of offer.
Build for global impact: Create products used by tens of millions of people, making innovative financial markets more accessible to users around the world.
Benefits (only available to full-time employees)
Competitive salary and equity
Comprehensive insurance (medical/dental/vision): base plan 100% covered
401(k) retirement plan
Wellness stipend
Weekly meal stipend
Learning & Development stipend
Remote / WFH set-up stipend
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