The Block Staff Engineer

About US

Founded in 2018, with employees across the world, The Block is the leading research, analysis, and news brand in the digital asset space. The Block's team spans 5 continents and 15+ time zones, covering the global cryptocurrency space 24/7. At The Block, we see digital assets as a ubiquitous part of the future. As this space continues to evolve, we view our role as the trusted moderator and authoritative voice for those who invest in, work with, make decisions about, or seek to understand digital assets. The Block delivers deep insight into how the emerging digital assets sector interacts with traditional finance, technology, governments, and markets. We reach hundreds of thousands of technologists, financial market participants, Fortune 500 professionals, global service providers, policymakers, and more through our main website, dedicated Research Portal, podcast, and events.

Why Join The Block

Shape the narrative of crypto education, media, and research

Join a company that's respected in the space and has the audience, platform, and reach to move markets 

Work remotely with a high-performance team that values ownership, speed, and clarity 

Be part of a business that's expanding beyond media into SaaS, certification, and enterprise offerings 

Competitive comp, equity, and benefits package 

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Work location & Authorization

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the country where they reside or where this role is based without sponsorship.

Compensation & Benefits

- We offer competitive, location-based compensation

- Remote work flexibility and office stipend

- Paid time off (local holiday policies respected)

- Health and wellness benefits (varies by location)

- Flexible PTO

Working Hours & Time Zones

This role is open to candidates in Europe. You’ll primarily collaborate with team members in US, Asia, and Europe. We promote async work but may require some overlap hours.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Block is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Pursuant to applicable pay transparency laws, we are disclosing the compensation range for this role. The actual salary may vary based on several factors, including job-related skills, experience, and location.