Backend Engineer, Python (Web3)

Who we are

We simplify wealth creation. Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer, we’re here to help people trust themselves enough to build their financial freedom — for now and the future. Our user-friendly, trade-everything platform empowers both first-time investors and seasoned experts to invest in the cryptocurrencies, crypto indices, stocks*, precious metals and commodities* they want — with any sized budget, 24/7. Our global team works across different cultures and time zones, bringing our products to more than 6 million customers, making us one of Europe’s safest and most secure platforms that powers modern investing.

Headquartered in Austria but operating across Europe, our products are built by fast-moving, talented, "roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen” kind of people. It’s these diverse perspectives and innovative minds operating as ONE TEAM that keep Bitpanda at the cutting edge of our industry. So if you’re someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry-changing team. Let’s go!

Your mission

Be part of Bitpanda’s Crypto Hub, where you’ll build cutting-edge Web3 infrastructure and shape the future of our decentralized ecosystem.

What You’ll Do

• Build and scale backend systems powering Bitpanda’s Web3 stack — from tokenized assets to dApps
• Design, write, and deploy secure, efficient Ethereum smart contracts
• Deliver clean, production-ready Python code with strong performance and maintainability
• Own architecture decisions and drive technical direction across the team
• Mentor peers, review code, and help build a high-performance engineering culture

Who You Are

• 5+ years of backend experience with a strong focus on Python, Go or Typescript and system architecture
• Touched upon writing and deploying smart contracts on Ethereum (Solidity/EVM)
• Skilled at integrating blockchain services, APIs, databases, and messaging queues
• Solid understanding of scalability, observability, and CI/CD best practices
• Passionate about Web3, hands-on, and driven to build real-world blockchain solutions

What’s in it for you

• Hybrid-working model with 25-Work From Anywhere days*
• Competitive total compensation package including participation in our stock option plan
• Market-leading benefits programs shaped by our Time & Flexibility policies*
• Company-wide and team events — both in-person and virtually!
• Bitpanda swag to keep you living the brand

And, above all, the opportunity to learn and grow as part of Bitpanda’s incredible journey towards being Europe’s future #1 investment platform.

Bitpanda is committed to fostering a fair and equal environment based on trust and mutual respect. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is paramount to our success and we are committed to building a team that represents a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

* These benefits may be adjusted at Bitpanda’s discretion and do not apply to our internships and exceptions to our Hybrid Working policy apply to teams with shift schedules or for folks whose roles require them to be in-office (think: Workplaces team or IT).