Senior Software Development Engineer

Company Description Candy Digital is a pioneer in digital collecting entertainment, creating premium digital collectibles and interactive experiences that deepen fan connections with sports, characters, and iconic moments. Working with partners such as Major League Baseball, the Major League Baseball Players Association, and DC Comics, Candy turns well-known stories and fandoms into dynamic, gamified collecting experiences. Its platform features limited-edition drops, pack openings, quests, auctions, and other formats that blend strong visual design with authentic storytelling and verifiable scarcity. Built on the Solana blockchain and powered by Metaplex Core, Candy enables self-custody, open-market trading, and fast, flexible collector experiences. The company is focused on transparency, security, liquidity, and desirability, with the fan experience at the center of its products.
Role Description As a Senior Software Development Engineer at Candy Digital, you will design, build, and optimize backend services and APIs that power large-scale digital collecting experiences. You will write high-quality, maintainable code, implement robust integrations with blockchain and marketplace platforms, and collaborate closely with product, design, and other engineering teams to deliver new features end-to-end. You will own technical solutions from architecture through deployment, conduct code reviews, improve system reliability and performance, and help define best practices for software development. This is a full-time remote role, requiring effective communication, proactive ownership of projects, and a strong focus on secure, scalable systems.
Qualifications
Strong foundation in Computer Science, including data structures, algorithms, and systems design.
Proficiency in Software Development and Programming with modern languages and frameworks used in back-end services.
Experience in Back-End Web Development, including RESTful APIs, microservices, and database design.
Expertise in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and applying design patterns in production systems.
Experience building scalable, secure, and high-availability distributed systems, ideally in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
Familiarity with blockchain technologies, digital assets, or Web3 ecosystems; Solana experience is a plus.
Comfort with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, observability tooling, and modern development workflows.
Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to mentor other engineers, and strong, inclusive communication in a remote, cross-functional team.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Work arrangement
Yes