Associate Software Engineer - Back End (Data Centers)

Who We Are:
Galaxy is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, delivering solutions that accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence. We believe that blockchain and digital asset innovation will transform how value moves through the world – and we’re building the products and services to make that future a reality.


Our institutional digital assets platform spans trading, investment banking, asset management, staking, self-custody, and tokenization technology. We also invest in and operate cutting-edge data center infrastructure to power AI and high-performance computing, addressing the growing demand for scalable energy and compute in the U.S.


We work at the intersection of finance and technology, helping institutions, startups, and developers navigate a digitally native economy. Led by CEO and Founder Michael Novogratz, our team blends deep crypto expertise with institutional experience and a shared commitment to shaping the future of Web3 and AI.


Galaxy is headquartered in New York City, with offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.


To learn more about our businesses and products, visit

What We Value:

We are a diverse team of free thinkers, and fast movers united to help investors and creators energize the global economy. We are looking for individuals who thrive in a culture of builders and overachievers and embrace high performance, transparent feedback, and a mission-first approach. Our culture shapes our way of working and gets us where we want to be.

• Seek Excellence.


• Be Selective To Be Effective.


• Be Highly Aligned, Loosely Coupled.


• Disagree Transparently.


• Encourage Independent Decision-Making.


• Build Dream Teams.

Who You Are:

A motivated and eager-to-learn back-end engineer with 2–5 years of hands-on development experience in Go (Golang). You have a strong interest in building scalable systems and are excited to grow your skills in back-end development, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps. You're comfortable working on implementation tasks, following best practices, and contributing to team goals. You're passionate about learning, improving your craft, and working collaboratively with others to deliver high-quality software.

What You’ll Do:

• Implement and maintain back-end services using Go (Golang)


• Develop and enhance microservices using gRPC and Protocol Buffers


• Contribute to building and managing containerized services and infrastructure (Docker, Kubernetes)


• Follow and support security best practices in back-end development


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve infrastructure and system issues


• Assist in monitoring and improving the performance and reliability of back-end services


• Help document system architecture, design, and deployment processes


• Support automation for back-end workflows and DevOps pipelines


• Follow system design guidelines and contribute to implementation under guidance


• Stay curious and engaged with industry trends to apply new knowledge and improve systems

What We’re Looking For:

• 2–5 years of experience in back-end development, with a focus on Go (Golang)


• Familiarity with gRPC and Protocol Buffers


• Basic experience with containerization (Docker) and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)


• Understanding of network protocols and system security basics


• Basic knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines


• Proficient in scripting (Python, Bash, etc.)


• Familiarity with version control (Git)


• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills


• Good communication and collaboration skills

Bonus Points:

• Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Jaeger)


• Exposure to distributed systems or fault-tolerant design


• Familiarity with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)

What We Offer (US):

• Competitive base salary, bonus, and equity compensation


• Flexible Time Off (paid)


• 3% 401(k) company contribution


• Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents


• Generous paid Parental Leave


• Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Ginger


• Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry


• Free daily snacks in-office


• Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues


• Employee Resource Groups

*Benefits may vary depending on location.

Apply now and join us on our mission to engineer a new economic paradigm.

Galaxy respects diversity and seeks to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived age, race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital or partnership or caregiver status, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military or veteran status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete the application process or to participate in an interview, please contact [email protected].