StraitsX
The Senior Backend Engineer will join the Card Issuing Team to build APIs and infrastructure for launching and managing card programs across Southeast Asia. This role involves taking ownership of core domains within the production platform, setting technical direction, and making architectural decisions for high-stakes systems. The position requires leading technical design, scaling microservices, and driving integrations with card networks and payment processors. Additionally, the engineer will partner with cross-functional teams to solve ambiguous problems and mentor junior staff while pioneering the use of AI tools in a regulated environment.
StraitsX provides regulated stablecoin-powered infrastructure for global card issuance and cross-border payments, issuing native stablecoins XSGD, XUSD, and XIDR. Licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, StraitsX enables fintechs and institutions to launch stablecoin-backed card programs, accept and send payments, and access cross-border QR payment networks. Its open network, StraitsX ON, unifies value movement across borders and platforms.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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36% below the average for this role