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Principal Software Engineer

Fidelity Investments

On-site
Jersey City, NJ
Full-time
Principal
Senior
8+ yrs
$107k–$216kPosted 3w ago

Real job — pulled straight from Fidelity Investments’s careers page · Verified July 20, 2026 · No reposts.

Job description

Fidelity Investments is hiring a Principal Software Engineer — a full-time, based in Jersey City, NJ role ($107k–$216k). Apply directly on Fidelity Investments's careers page below.

Principal Software Engineer (RUST, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes)

Location: Jersey City, NJ, Merrimack, NH, Westlake, TX

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Description:

The Role

As a 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 work closely with technical leaders and Architects to build a secure crypto yield generation platform utilizing modern software development practices. As a senior member of the team, you will mentor engineers on the best practices for Software development.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field required

  • 8+ years' of progressive experience in software engineering using programming languages like RUST

  • Hands-on experience building resilient services in RUST

  • Proficient in databases and SQL

  • Familiarity with L1 & L2 blockchains such as Ethereum, is a plus

  • An understanding of microservice architecture

  • Ability to build reliable software that can withstand unreliable environments

  • Experience building unit and integration tests

  • 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

  • Participate in engineering practices such as code and design reviews, environment strategy, and build and deployment pipelines

  • 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 such as SNS and SQS 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.

Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the salary for Principal Software Engineer at Fidelity Investments?

The estimated salary range for Principal Software Engineer at Fidelity Investments is $107,000 - $216,000 USD per year.

What skills are required for Principal Software Engineer at Fidelity Investments?

The required skills for Principal Software Engineer at Fidelity Investments include: Rust, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, SQL, Microservices, Jenkins, SQS.

What is the seniority level for Principal Software Engineer at Fidelity Investments?

Principal Software Engineer at Fidelity Investments is a Principal / Senior level position.

How do I apply for Principal Software Engineer at Fidelity Investments?

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