Tech Lead, Money Movement (MetaMask)

About Consensys

Consensys is the leading blockchain and Web3 software company, co-founded by Joe Lubin, a co-founder of Ethereum. Since 2014, we have been at the forefront of Web3 innovation, developing key products and infrastructure like MetaMask and Linea. Our mission is to unlock the collaborative power of communities by making the decentralized web universally accessible and easy to use. We operate as a fully remote, globally distributed team of experts dedicated to building the next layer of the internet.

About MetaMask

MetaMask is committed to fostering a thriving engineering organization that supports engineer well-being and empowers them to do work they are proud of. We cultivate an environment of high trust and autonomy, facilitating collaboration and camaraderie. We aspire to build a diverse and inclusive engineering team and believe working at MetaMask should catalyze career growth and learning.

What You'll Do

As a Tech Lead on the Money Movement team, you will:

• Lead the technical direction and execution of fiat-to-crypto features and infrastructure.
• Guide and mentor junior and mid-level engineers across backend, frontend, desktop, and mobile.
• Build secure, scalable systems connecting users to third-party payment service providers and payment infrastructure.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, data analysts, and engineers across MetaMask to ship cross-platform features.
• Maintain high code quality through design discussions, reviews, testing, and documentation.
• Ensure the reliability, observability, and performance of Money Movement services.
• Own architectural decisions impacting revenue-generating user flows.
• Partner with mobile and extension platform teams to create unified, seamless money movement experiences.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of full-stack or backend engineering experience, with demonstrated success in a Staff (or equivalent) role.
• Proven track record of setting technical direction and driving impact across a team or organization.
• Strong experience with TypeScript, Node.js, React Native, and modern web technologies.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects across multiple workstreams, mentoring engineers, and making architectural decisions across web, iOS, and Android applications.
• Experience in fintech, payments, or financial services is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with payment infrastructure, APIs, and third-party integrations.
• Ability to critically assess edge cases, system security, and failure modes.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, especially in remote-first teams.
• Experience working in agile environments with cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to clean code practices, testing, and maintainable software.

Bonus Points

• Experience with fiat on/off-ramp systems, DeFi, or financial infrastructure.
• Understanding of Web3 fundamentals, wallets, and the MetaMask ecosystem.
• Familiarity with mobile-first development and cross-platform architecture.
• Interest in performance optimization, observability, and long-term system health.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, detailing your transferable skills.

Background Checks

Applicants will be required to submit to background checks, including employment, education, and criminal record checks.

Salary Range (US-based candidates)

$146,000—$218,000 USD (excluding bonus, equity, or other benefits)

Diversity and Inclusion

Consensys is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome a wide range of perspectives and differences to fuel our innovation and help shape a more inclusive Web3.

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