Blockchain Architect

Job Description:

Blockchain Architect

The Role

As the Blockchain Architect, you will design and build software to manage and secure cryptocurrencies at Fidelity Digital Assets®. This is a hands-on individual contributor leadership role that blends deep technical expertise with strategic thinking and cross-functional collaborations. You will be responsible for turning requirements into architectural designs and will engage with our chief architect and head of engineering to drive the overall architecture of the Fidelity Digital Assets platform. Job responsibilities include:

• Blockchain Architecture: Design blockchain integrations across Fidelity Digital Assets® systems, build on-chain functionality, integrate with DeFi protocols, and guide the future direction of products.
• Engineering Enablement: Provide hands-on support to engineering teams to unblock critical paths, guide architectural and implementation decisions, and ensure consistency in design patterns.
• Prototype Development: Rapidly prototype and validate new ideas, tools, or technologies to de-risk initiatives and inform product direction.
• System Investigation: Partner with engineering to investigate root causes of complex system behaviors, performance bottlenecks, and integration challenges.
• Code Quality Leadership: Conduct high-quality pull request reviews across teams to uphold engineering excellence and consistency.
• Technical Roadmap Influence: Collaborate closely with product and engineering leadership to shape and influence the technical roadmap.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field with 10+ years of experience

Blockchain & Smart Contracts

• Deep technical familiarity and production experience with at least one public blockchain protocol such as Ethereum or Solana
• Experience writing and deploying production smart contracts
• Knowledge of DeFi yield protocols
• A strong interest in cryptocurrencies, blockchain interoperability protocols, and a passion for keeping up to date in the space

Software Engineering & Architecture

• Proficiency in at least one backend programming language, with a willingness to learn Rust and Java
• Experience with asynchronous workers and resilient messaging services
• Ability to build reliable software that can withstand unreliable environments
• Proficient in SQL with working knowledge of database technologies such as Aurora PostgreSQL

Leadership & Collaboration

• Proven ability to guide and mentor engineering teams
• Experience collaborating with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders

DevOps & Testing

• Experience building and deploying applications using continuous integration pipelines and automated deployment tools such as Jenkins
• Strong background in unit and integration testing

The Team

Fidelity Digital Assets® , a Fidelity Investments Company, is developing a full-service enterprise-grade platform for storing, trading, and servicing digital assets, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Fidelity Digital Assets® embraces an entrepreneurial culture and startup mindset while serving as one of the most innovative business units within Fidelity Investments. Our global, diverse team of hundreds of forward-thinking professionals lead with agility and creativity to build solutions that bridge the gap between traditional institutional investors and their exposure to digital assets. The firm's tenure and experience across multiple business lines present our employees with unprecedented access to knowledge, technology, and resources that help our team reshape the future of finance.

Within Fidelity Digital Assets®, the Architecture Team is responsible for the technical vision across Fidelity Digital Assets. The team works with both technology and business teams to design secure, scalable, resilient cloud-based services while ensuring that user requirements are met.
The base salary range for this position is $140,000-$249,000 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.

Fidelity's hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office.

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Category:

Information Technology

Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA, Durham, NC, Jersey City, NJ, Westlake, TX

Job ID: Fidelity-2115982

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-15T23:41:28