Circle · 2 weeks ago
New Grad Software Engineer, Backend 2026
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry Level
$100K/yr - $140K/yr
1+ years expCircle is a financial technology company focused on creating an inclusive financial future. As a Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and deliver backend systems and APIs that support global financial infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure system resilience and quality.
BankingBlockchainCryptocurrencyFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain backend systems and APIs that are reliable, secure, and performant
Contribute to architecture discussions, system design, and code reviews
Develop high-quality, production-grade software that supports Circle’s mission of raising global economic prosperity through the frictionless exchange of value
Participate in testing, deployment, and monitoring processes to ensure system resilience and quality
Troubleshoot issues, identify improvements, and help drive technical excellence across the engineering organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
1+ years of professional or internship experience in software development using object-oriented languages (such as Java, Go, or similar)
Familiarity with RESTful API design principles and backend service development
Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, etc.) and deployment best practices
Experience working with SQL databases, schema design, and data modeling
A focus on writing clean, maintainable, and testable code with strong attention to quality and security
Excellent communication skills — able to collaborate effectively in a distributed team environment
A self-starter mindset — motivated to learn, ship meaningful software, and continuously improve your craft
Preferred
Exposure to distributed systems, microservice architecture, or payment systems is a plus
Company
Circle
Circle helps businesses and developers utilize stablecoins for payments and online commerce.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.44BKey Investors
ARK Investment ManagementCoinbaseAlameda Research
2025-11-19Post Ipo Secondary· $17.7M
2025-08-14Post Ipo Secondary· $1.04B
2025-08-14Post Ipo Equity· $260M
Leadership Team
Jared Favole
Chief of Staff to CEO
Jeremy Allaire
Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO
Recent News
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