Principal Rust Engineer, Tech Lead (DeFi Yield Gen)
Company: Fidelity Investments
Location: Pelham
Posted on: March 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: The Role As a Tech Lead / Principal Software
Engineer on the DeFi Yield Gen Platform team, you’ll get the
opportunity to develop your skills and collaborate with engineers
across Fidelity in a fun and dynamic environment. You will guide
technical direction and work closely with Product Delivery and
Architects to build a secure crypto yield generation platform
utilizing modern software development practices. As Tech Lead, you
will combine engineering leadership with mentorship to enable the
team to deliver to its full potential, raise the bar on quality,
and accelerate innovation in DeFi. The Expertise and Skills You
Bring 8 years' of progressive experience in software engineering
using programming languages like RUST and Python Previous Tech Lead
(or equivalent) experience owning technical direction and
delivering production-grade solutions from design through
deployment. Raise the bar on software quality by defining
standards, leading code and design reviews, and ensuring
maintainable, modular solutions. Champion a testing culture by
encouraging appropriate use of TDD, advancing test automation, and
guiding thoughtful test design to improve quality and reliability.
Partner with Product to turn requirements into well defined,
testable, prioritized work to enable predictable delivery. Mentor
and develop engineers, sharing best practices and fostering a
culture of continuous improvement. Design and implement highly
optimized, low-latency software for automated trading systems and
analytical platforms. Enhance and maintain the DeFi trading
platform, ensuring robustness and scalability. Collaborate with
quantitative researchers and traders to deliver custom software
solutions for developing strategies for trading Digital Assets.
Provide ongoing support for trading systems and research platforms
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field required
Ability to build reliable software that can withstand unreliable
environments Experience building and deploying applications using
continuous integration pipelines and automated deployment tools
such as Jenkins Core Possess critical thinking skills to build
end-to-end solutions Passionate and committed to learning new
things and developing with the latest technologies and frameworks
Work well in both a small agile team and independently, having a
strong user focus Strong analytical and communication skills and
the ability to handle multiple tasks at any given time Strong
organization skills and attention to details Experience with AWS or
other cloud platforms and containerization technologies such as
Docker is a plus Experience with asynchronous workers and resilient
messaging services is a plus Proficient in SQL and NoSQL databases
is a plus Familiarity with L1 & L2 blockchains such as Ethereum, is
a plus An understanding of microservice architecture is a plus 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 DeFi Yield
Gen Team is responsible for the frontend, backend services and APIs
that support DeFi Yield Generation Platform. The base salary range
for this position is $107,000-216,000 USD 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. Most roles at Fidelity are Hybrid,
requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business
days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or
fully Onsite roles. Please consult with your recruiter for the
specific expectations for this position. Certifications: Category:
Information Technology
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