Staff Engineer (Full Stack)
Founded in 2018, The Block is the leading research, news, and data brand in the digital asset space. We’re a globally distributed team building products that help the world understand how crypto is reshaping markets, finance, and technology. We’re looking for a Product Engineer (Full Stack) to join our team and help shape the evolution of our web platform, data tools, and user experiences. You’ll contribute across the stack - building features, improving performance, and solving complex problems that sit at the intersection of content, analytics, and crypto data. You’ll also be encouraged to leverage modern AI tooling (Claude, Codex, Cursor, etc.) to accelerate development and reduce boilerplate. This is a great role for someone with 6–8 years of professional experience who thrives in fast-paced, ownership-driven environments and is excited to contribute to a mission that’s shaping the financial future. What You’ll Do Build and maintain core features across both frontend (Vue, Nuxt, Tailwind) and backend ( Node.js/Bun.js , Nitro, PHP, Laravel, Postgres, GraphQL, Redis) services. Leverage AI tools like Claude, Codex, and Cursor to streamline code generation, debugging, and documentation. Work closely with design, editorial, research, and engineering teams to define and implement product experiences. Integrate web analytics, performance tracking, and logging to monitor and optimize feature performance. Own and improve systems related to membership, payments, and content access controls. Help set frontend and backend architectural direction and promote technical best practices. Participate in sprint planning, code reviews, and pair programming sessions. Support and improve our CI/CD pipelines, QA tooling, and deployment workflows. What We’re Looking For 6–8 years of experience in full-stack engineering, with solid contributions to both frontend and backend projects. Strong expertise in: Frontend : Vue, Nuxt, Vuex, TailwindCSS, PWAs, SASS/SCSS, BEM and responsive design. Backend : Node.js + a structured framework NestJS, Nuxt/Nitro, Laravel ), Postgres, GraphQL, Redis/memcached. Solid command of Git/GitHub workflows and collaborative coding in a remote-first team. Fluent in the Unix command line and familiar with DevOps tooling (Docker, Vagrant, or similar). Strong understanding of web analytics and performance monitoring tools. Experience working with modern payment and subscription systems. Familiarity with ESP APIs and email workflows. Nice to Haves Knowledge of crypto, DeFi, or blockchain infrastructure. Experience with BI tools like Google Data Studio, Tableau, or Domo. Exposure to AI-enhanced development workflows (e.g. Copilot, Codex, Claude). Curiosity and enthusiasm about the intersection of finance, markets, and crypto culture. Our Values At The Block , we show up every day with: Confident humility – We lead without ego and always stay curious. Actionable curiosity – We turn exploration into execution. Tenacious ownership – We own our outcomes and support each other with accountability. Respectful partnership – We work collaboratively and treat each other with empathy. We’re Committed to Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We encourage candidates from all walks of life to apply, even if you don’t meet 100% of the criteria. We collect anonymous diversity info during hiring to improve how we support inclusion and equity across our team. Originally posted on Himalayas