Backend Engineer

Grid is an open finance API platform that brings familiar fintech workflows to programmable stablecoin rails. Our REST APIs enable global USD accounts, borderless payments, yield integration, asset trading, and card programs without traditional banking dependencies. The Role Design and implement financial APIs that abstract complex infrastructure into developer-friendly interfaces. You'll build the core API layer powering Grid's five modules: accounts, payments, yield, trading, and cards. What You'll Build Core financial APIs powering payments, accounts, cards, trading, and data services Developer-friendly abstractions over complex financial infrastructure and compliance requirements High-performance systems handling global transactions and real-time financial data API gateway architecture with authentication, rate limiting, and comprehensive developer tooling Required Skills Core Expertise: 5+ years building financial APIs at modern fintech companies Payment processing, account management, and financial transaction systems High-scale system architecture and database design for financial data Technical Stack: Backend: Node.js, TypeScript, Go ( Rust strongly preferred ) Security: OAuth 2.0, JWT, financial-grade API security standards Ideal Background Companies: Stripe, Plaid, Unit, Modern Treasury, Square, Adyen, Revolut, Brex, Mercury, Dwolla, Marqeta, Treasury Prime, Synapse, Ramp, Gusto, Deel, Rippling, Papaya Global, Airwallex, Nium, Razorpay, Modulr, Swan, Griffin, Weavr, Column, Banxa, Moonpay, Ramp Network, Prime Trust, Anchorage, BitGo Experience: API-first fintech platforms with external developer adoption High-volume payment processing and real-time financial systems Embedded finance and Banking-as-a-Service integration Financial compliance automation (KYC/AML, transaction monitoring) Bonus Points: Crypto knowledge Solana blockchain ecosystem and Rust programming Crypto exchange APIs and Web3 financial services Multi-currency and cross-border payment infrastructure Why Join Impact: Build financial infrastructure enabling developers to deploy global fintech products 10x faster than on traditional banking Innovation: Architect APIs at the intersection of open finance principles and programmable money Culture: Flat organization focused on individual impact over hierarchy (think Stripe/Palantir) Scale: Global reach across 100+ countries with borderless payments and accounts

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