Role Overview
Galaxy is hiring a mid-level Protocol / Backend Engineer (V.P.). This is a full-time remote role, with the team based in Remote. Part of Galaxy's Backend hiring, posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
- Design, build, and maintain highly available, scalable, and secure blockchain products, systems and infrastructure related to our blockchain participation and custody offerings
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement improvements in infrastructure, monitoring, system automation, and incident response
- Identify & implement solutions for your domain where process, automation or tooling can significantly improve our ability to operate our infrastructure
- Develop a present and forward looking view into what’s happening in each part of your domain and how it applies to the business. Establish and communicate views that inform leadership and organizational strategy
- Continuously research and stay up-to-date with emerging trends in the web3/blockchain space
- Identify, scope and build on new product opportunities that may bring value to the business
- Debug complex distributed blockchains and protocols to improve our participation
- Implement monitoring, observability tools and best practices to ensure the health, performance, and stability of our blockchain infrastructure
- Participate in and make improvements to, domain specific on-call rotations to ensure the continued reliability and uptime of our services
- Work through others, to develop and maintain automation scripts and tools to streamline deployment, scaling, and recovery processes
Benefits
- Equity Exposure for All Employees - Through broad and meaningful equity participation, we desire to have our employees work collaboratively and act as long-term shareholders
- 401(k) Contributions- Galaxy offers a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 3% employer contribution and access to both Traditional and Roth options (US-only)
- Flexible Time Off and Parental Leave - You decide how many paid vacation and personal days off you want. Paid Parental Leave is available to give new parents the opportunity to care for and bond with their new child
- Full Paid Health Benefits - Company-paid health insurance for employees, partners, and other dependents, effective as of your start date
- Perks at Work - Galaxy provides various crypto education opportunities, a free Peloton membership with insurance, after-hours car service reimbursements, and more
- Employee Assistance Program - Confidential, 24/7 access to mental healthcare with a licensed therapist or psychiatrist. Benefits include 8 free video sessions per person, per year, for employees and any of their dependents age 18+
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Protocol / Backend Engineer (V.P.) position at Galaxy?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Galaxy. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Is the Protocol / Backend Engineer (V.P.) role at Galaxy remote?
Yes. This is a remote role. The team is based in Remote, but the position itself does not require relocating to that office.
What does a Protocol / Backend Engineer (V.P.) at Galaxy earn?
Galaxy has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Protocol / Backend Engineer (V.P.) role at Galaxy posted?
This role was posted on June 15, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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