ABOUT AGORA
At Agora, our mission is to transform how money moves. We believe stablecoins will underpin a new financial fabric, one that is faster, more global, and more efficient than today’s siloed systems. That is why we are building AUSD and the Agora stack, a full service platform that makes issuing, managing, and integrating stablecoins seamless – whether you’re a developer, fintech, or institution. With AUSD, stablecoins become programmable, composable, and ubiquitous by default.
We believe digital dollars should be a public good: trusted, accessible, and built for real-world utility. Our mission is to drive adoption through customizable, user-friendly on-ramps that make stable, dollar-based value available on-chain.
We’re backed by world-class investors including Paradigm and Dragonfly, and we’re growing a team to reimagine how value moves online.
We’re intentional about who we bring on. If you’re passionate about stablecoins and want to help create more open, intuitive ways for people to engage with money, let’s talk.
ABOUT THE TEAM
We bring the discipline of high-performance finance teams and the creativity of a fast-moving crypto-native startup. We’re a small, mission-driven group of builders who move fast, sweat the details, and hold a high bar for excellence — in product, code, and culture.
You’ll be joining a tight-knit team that values clear thinking, extreme ownership, and high-velocity decision making. We operate in short feedback loops, support one another without ego, and are deeply motivated by the opportunity to build foundational infrastructure for the future of money.
JOB SUMMARY
We’re seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to accelerate the delivery of both internal tools and customer-facing products. In this role, you will design, build, and operate backend services with a strong focus on reliability, performance, and developer experience. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, taking ownership of critical systems while shaping technical standards and ensuring operational excellence. Our stack includes TypeScript, REST APIs, Docker, Kubernetes, Prometheus, and Grafana.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of backend service development experience, with 3+ years working in TypeScript/Node.js
- Fluency with relational databases and SQL
- Proven ability to ship production systems with high uptime and minimal maintenance burden
- Strong commitment to clean code principles and automated testing
- Excellent communication skills and experience collaborating in remote, asynchronous teams
- Deep understanding of API design, versioning, documentation, and modern authentication patterns
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in fast-paced, high-growth startup environments
- Familiarity with performance profiling, latency reduction, and service-level adherence
- Background in designing and operating event-driven architectures
- Expertise in Docker, Kubernetes, Prometheus, and Grafana
- Experience integrating or interacting with blockchain node software (e.g., geth, Solana validators)
- Passion for building internal tools that improve developer productivity and operational efficiency
Agora operates a centralized USD‑pegged stablecoin platform with robust compliance, security, and governance. We are equally committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law
