
Principal Blockchain Engineer – Asset Management Technology
Job Description:
Principal Blockchain Engineer – FDAM - Asset Management Technology
The Role
An ideal candidate for this role will bring deep expertise in blockchain technologies to design, build and deploy secure and scalable blockchain-based applications. The candidate has hands-on experience in smart contract development, application of blockchain concepts, wallet management and integration with DeFi protocols. This role will be responsible for translating business requirement into high-quality blockchain architecture and code ensuring performance, security and compliance. The value you deliver will include:
Developing high-impact blockchain solutions that deliver business value
Building secure and enterprise grade blockchain applications
Enabling automation, improving transaction transparency, security, auditability and traceability
Driving the culture of innovation, research and technical excellence to remain at the forefront of blockchain technology and thought leadership
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
10-12 years of software engineering experience; at least 3 years in blockchain development
Proficiency in Web3, smart contract development (Solidity, Rust), deep understanding of blockchain consensus mechanism, token standards, cryptography, transaction lifecycle, layer-2 scaling, use of Oracles and cross-chain communication
Design and implement scalable blockchain based system for tokenization, smart wallets and integration with DeFi protocols for primarily public blockchains like Ethereum, Solana and private DLTs
Build on-chain and off-chain component for decentralized applications, interoperability between blockchain components and integration with traditional financial systems
Knowledge of API integration, microservices, event driven architecture, cloud-native services (AWS), containerization (Docker, EKS) and DevSecOps pipelines
Work with engineering and product managers, architects, team of blockchain engineers and full stack engineers
Promotes and demonstrates a learning mindset by staying abreast of emerging trends in blockchain technology
Strong in communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills with which you influence decisions and engagement across all levels of the organization.
Ability to proactively share your knowledge, expertise, perspectives and nurture a learning culture across your team and the broader organization
Work closely with globally distributed product, engineering and business teams across regions which may include working across time zones and travel for business workshops, planning sessions and meetings
The Team
As a member of the Asset Management technology team, you will be part of the team which supports the Fidelity Asset Management business.
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The base salary range for this position is $107,000-216,000 USD per year.Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.
Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
Most roles at Fidelity are Hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or fully Onsite roles.
