Location: Hybrid NYC   |   Full-Time
Fintech 'Emerging Markets' 'Web 3.0' 'Decentralized Systems' 'Distributed Systems' API 'Data Modeling' 'Data Quality' Blockchain Back End Engineer Data Engineer Staff Engineer 
Company Overview:
Cathmere is a seed-stage fintech startup revolutionizing how capital flows to emerging markets through our innovative Web 3.0 platform. We are building the bridge from high-impact developing market opportunities to sophisticated mature-market investors’ needs for higher yield at low risk. Our mission is to connect US investors with high-impact equipment financing opportunities in sectors like healthcare, energy, agriculture, and technology infrastructure across emerging markets, leveraging comprehensive, auditable real-time data transparency fueled by immutable data.

Role Overview:
We are seeking an exceptional Senior Engineer to join our early-stage team and play a crucial role in building our end-to-end solution. You will be instrumental in developing the core platform that captures real-world asset performance via multiple streams of operational and financial data within a decentralized network of business counterparties. This is a unique opportunity to work with leading-edge Web 3.0 technologies and make a positive social impact.

Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain a scalable, decentralized processing system capable of handling high throughput and complex counterparty relationships.
- Create robust data models that support complex financial analytics and reporting for Asset-Backed Securities (ABS).
- Implement comprehensive data quality monitoring and validation systems to ensure data integrity and trust.
- Develop secure and efficient APIs for real-time data access and analytics, potentially interacting with a decentralized ledger.
- Collaborate closely with the founding team to define and implement the technical roadmap.

Must Have:
- 5+ years of professional experience building complex distributed or decentralized systems.
- Strong proficiency in backend development, data modeling, and API design.
- Experience with technologies relevant to distributed systems and data processing (e.g., Node.js, Python, Go, Rust, Kafka, event-driven architectures, databases).
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Passion for Web 3.0 concepts and their potential application in finance.

Ideal Candidate:
- Experience with blockchain or DLT technologies (e.g., Solidity, smart contracts) is a plus.
- Background in Fintech or understanding of financial instruments like Asset-Backed Securities.
- Experience working with data from diverse sources and ensuring its quality.
- Passionate about achieving business success through positive social impact, particularly in emerging markets.
Post Date: April 22, 2025