Principal Architect – Money And Payments R&d

Federal Reserve Bank

Boston, MA, US
Base: $178,600 – $267,800; bonus/equity: not speci...
Distributed payment systems architecture
Solidity smart contract development
Zero-knowledge proof cryptography
This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a world-class team working on cutting-edge technologies related to digital money and payments including tokenization, application of smart contracts, artificial intelligence and advanced cryptography

Job Summary

  • This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a world-class team working on cutting-edge technologies related to digital money and payments including tokenization, application of smart contracts, artificial intelligence and advanced cryptography.
  • You will participate in a dynamic work environment that has the feel of a startup while also maintaining the benefits of a larger organization.
  • The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston is committed to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, or military service.

Matching Summary

This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a world-class team working on cutting-edge technologies related to digital money and payments including tokenization, application of smart contracts, artificial intelligence and advanced cryptography.

Salary

Base: $178,600 – $267,800; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Distributed payment systems architecture
  • Solidity smart contract development
  • Zero-knowledge proof cryptography
  • Kubernetes and cloud-native platforms
  • AI and machine learning for payments
  • GitOps and Infrastructure as Code
  • AI-assisted software development tools

Nice-to-have

  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Payment system modernization knowledge
  • AI governance and responsible deployment
  • Multi-agent AI system design
  • Financial system operational workflows
  • Strategic communication with executives
  • Enterprise scale technology adoption

Key Requirements

  • Expertise in distributed systems consistency models
  • Advanced Solidity and EVM architecture skills
  • Experience with zero-knowledge proofs and cryptography
  • Background in AI/ML applied to financial payments
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes operators and service mesh
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD
  • Residency within commutable distance to Boston, San Francisco, or Dallas
  • US residency for at least three years
  • Successful completion of multi-phase security screening

Work Rights

Must have resided in the United States for at least three years

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