Staff Software Architect

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Paris, Île-de-France
Hybrid
Senior level
Software • Web3
The Role
The Staff Software Architect will provide technical design and support for Ledger's B2C and B2B products, focusing on Ledger Vault. Responsibilities include driving tech initiatives, improving engineering practices, and collaborating with product and engineering teams on new features. The role requires hands-on coding and in-depth exploration of innovative solutions across the tech stack.
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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 Services and our SaaS Ledger Vault.

Your mission

  • This is a hands-on position focused on Ledger Vault and we expect our architects to be able to dig deep into the code and help engineering teams in their day to day issues. 
  • Support Product & Engineering on Discovery & Design of new product features.
  • 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 contribution to engineering squads.
  • Explore new, innovative domains with a focus on concrete Ledger applications.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in technical design, development, execution, testing and delivery
  • Strong background/interest in backend & algorithm development and optimization to work across our stack: from interaction with low level devices in binary, to work with blockchain technologies,..
  • Comfortable with web back end stacks: Python, node.js
  • Comfortable with multiple “app” development stacks: React native, Android, iOS
  • Ability to work effectively with internal teams to define scope, goals, project plans and deliverables
  • Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally
  • Excellent presentation and written communication
  • Engineering degree

Nice to have

  • Open source experience or contributionsExperience in Embedded Software development
  • Experience on other Ledger Backend stacks and languages (Python, Scala and related frameworks)
  • Knowledge of HSM’s
  • Functional programming such as Scala, experience in GraphQL
  • Knowledge of cryptography and security practices
  • Curious to learn how blockchain works under the hood and investigate deeply complex systems

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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Top Skills

Android
iOS
Node.js
Python
React Native
Scala
The Company
Paris
751 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Founded in Paris in 2014, LEDGER is a global platform for digital assets and Web3. Ledger is already the world leader in Critical Digital Asset security and utility. With more than 6M devices sold to consumers in 200 countries and 10+ languages, 100+ financial institutions and brands as customers, 20% of the world’s crypto assets are secured, plus services supporting trading, buying, spending, earning, and NFTs. LEDGER’s products include: Ledger Stax, Nano S Plus, Nano X hardware wallets, LEDGER Live companion app, [ LEDGER ] Market, the world’s first secure-minting and first-sale distribution platform, and Ledger Enterprise. With its ease of use, LEDGER allows a user to begin investing in digital assets and ultimately, achieve financial freedom in a safe and stress-free environment.

Headquartered in Paris and Vierzon, with offices in London, New York and Singapore, Ledger has a team of more than 900 professionals developing a variety of products and services to enable individuals and companies to securely buy, store, swap, grow and manage crypto
Headquartered in Paris and Vierzon, with offices in London, New York and Singapore, Ledger has a team of more than 900 professionals developing a variety of products and services to enable individuals and companies to securely buy, store, swap, grow and manage crypto assets – including more than 6 millions devices already sold in 180 countries.

Ledger combines either Nano S Plus or Nano X and the Ledger Live app to offer consumers the easiest way to start their crypto journey while maintaining full control over their digital assets. With its ease of use, Ledger allows users to begin investing in digital assets and ultimately, achieve financial freedom in a safe and stress-free environment, with education provided by its Ledger Academy and Quest.

In addition to consumer products, Ledger has also developed Ledger Enterprise, a digital asset custody and security solution for institutional investors and financial players.

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