Obsidian Systems

Role Description We are looking for a leader who has either built trading volume on a DeFi protocol or trading platform from the ground up, or who has the expertise and relationships to do so. This is a volume-focused role—not a traditional business development position. You must deeply understand liquidity markets, know how to engage demand on a DEX, and be able to build and scale the commercial engine that drives trading activity on the Canton Network. What you Will Own - Own the entire demand side for Tradecraft: from initial contact through to driving active, recurring volume - Identify, contact, and develop trading opportunities across retail and institutional segments, and build the systematic approach that scales it - Lead and manage wallet integrations end to end: WalletConnect, swap and LP integrations with top wallet providers, and the ongoing relationships that keep them active - Drive integrations with trading platforms and institutional trading infrastructure - Onboard asset issuers onto Tradecraft the moment they go live on the Canton Network - Design and execute trading incentive programs that generate real, sustainable volume - Own and continuously improve the competitive benchmark for execution quality - Serve as the voice of the market back to the Product team with the ability to translate what you hear into clear, actionable requirements - Activate and build on existing relationships across the Canton ecosystem to accelerate distribution Qualifications - Experience building trading volume in environments such as the Canton Network, other emerging institutional blockchain networks, new DeFi protocols, or trading infrastructure platforms in early growth stages - Deep familiarity with DeFi market-making dynamics and what it takes to attract and retain serious liquidity - Demonstrated experience closing and managing wallet integrations from negotiation to technical onboarding - Experience working with institutional counterparties, asset managers, market makers, trading desks, or custodians in a digital assets or fintech context; strong relationships with wallet providers, exchanges, or institutional trading firms relevant to the Canton ecosystem (Canton experience a plus) - A track record of building commercial partnerships or distribution channels from the ground up - Entrepreneurial mindset—comfortable operating in ambiguity, creating structure, and thriving without a large team or set playbook

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description We’re seeking a hands-on Marketing Communications Associate to execute tactical campaigns and learn at the intersection of traditional finance and decentralized technology. In this role, you will work directly with our CMO and agency partners to drive user acquisition for institutional financial applications. This is not typical crypto marketing — our clients are banks, asset managers, and trading firms, not retail users. You’ll need a solid understanding of capital markets and a passion for exploring blockchain’s impact on finance. Key Responsibilities - Campaign Execution & Growth Analytics (60%) - Execute ecosystem growth campaigns across B2B channels (e.g., LinkedIn, industry publications) - Drive adoption and engagement across the Canton Network - Manage multi-channel prospect nurture sequences for ecosystem expansion - Coordinate product launches and token integration announcements - Track network growth and engagement metrics - Create and deliver multi-step email campaigns - Content & Thought Leadership (25%) - Develop technical marketing content for financial services audiences - Create educational materials on blockchain concepts for finance professionals - Write thought leadership articles to position Obsidian Systems in enterprise DeFi - Produce case studies, white papers, and compliance-driven marketing collateral - Support conference speaking engagements and industry panel participation - Build relationships with trade publications, analysts, and financial media - Partner with leadership on narrative positioning across X (Twitter) and industry media - Operations & Digital Presence (15%) - Maintain CRM (HubSpot) data and prospect databases - Manage website content and updates - Set up marketing automation and tracking systems - Generate campaign and network analytics reports - Collaborate with leadership on commentary across digital and industry platforms Qualifications - 2–5 years in B2B software or financial services marketing - Understanding of trading, settlements, capital markets, and regulatory environments - Growth marketing expertise: performance marketing, attribution models, conversion optimization - Experience marketing to institutional buyers with complex decision-making - Proficiency with marketing analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Tableau, HubSpot) - Exceptional writing skills for sophisticated financial audiences Preferred Qualifications - Familiarity with DeFi concepts and enterprise blockchain applications - Professional network within banking, trading, asset management, or fintech - Experience with marketing automation platforms, CRM systems, and attribution software - Knowledge of compliance in financial services marketing - Startup or scale-up experience; adaptability to rapid change Growth Opportunities - Learn from industry-leading blockchain engineers - Network with major financial institution executives - Grow into marketing leadership as the company scales - Shape marketing strategy for the emerging enterprise blockchain sector - Work with C-suite executives and industry thought leaders How to Apply - Submit your resume, showcasing relevant B2B marketing and finance experience - Include a cover letter describing your interest in enterprise blockchain/DeFi - Provide a writing sample or portfolio link (preferably B2B marketing copy for financial services) - Share your LinkedIn profile demonstrating your professional network

We’re seeking a Software Project Manager who is passionate about driving clarity and delivering complex software initiatives. If you’re a proactive communicator who excels at orchestrating cross-functional teams, this role is for you. What You’ll Do As a Software Project Manager, you’ll own projects end-to-end — from planning and execution to delivery — ensuring teams stay aligned, and projects move forward smoothly. You’ll be the go-to person for keeping scope, timelines, and stakeholders in sync. - Manage multiple software development projects from initiation through successful delivery. - Create and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation. - Coordinate communication between the client team, engineering, and other stakeholders. - Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and blockers. - Review and update our project management system (Linear) and escalate major blockers or risks to ensure the projects stay on time. - Run agile ceremonies: sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, backlog grooming. - Track and report project progress, KPIs, and milestones to leadership and stakeholders. - Drive collaboration across distributed teams spanning multiple time zones. - Champion best practices in software development and agile project management. Who You Are - You’re a confident, detail-oriented project manager who thrives in technical environments. - You can translate between technical and non-technical teams, keep everyone aligned, and deliver on time — even in complex, fast-paced environments. - Availability to work core hours: 9 AM – 6 PM EST. What You Bring: - Experience managing projects in multiple domains: fintech, blockchain, AI/ML, SaaS, data science, and open-source. - A Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or a technical field, or the equivalent - 5+ years of experience managing technical software projects in agile environments. - Strong knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) - Experience of using tools such as Linear are nice to haves - Proven ability to manage distributed, fully remote teams and coordinate across time zones. - Exceptional communication, organizational, relationship management, and influencing skills. - Technical literacy and the ability to collaborate closely with engineering teams.

At Obsidian Systems, we’re not your typical software consultancy. Since 2014, we’ve been building unusually high-quality software by combining the best tools from both industry and academia. From functional programming and static analysis to distributed ledger technologies and AI, we stay at the cutting edge—not just for the sake of novelty, but because it helps our clients gain a true strategic edge. We’re a team of engineers who value rigor, creativity, and curiosity. If you’re passionate about solving hard problems with elegant code, you’ll fit right in. What You’ll Do As a Software Engineer at Obsidian, you’ll work on challenging projects across diverse domains—fintech, blockchain, AI, data science, and more. You’ll collaborate with a fully remote, distributed team of experts to design and build software systems that are robust, scalable, and impactful. Your work will involve: - Designing and developing new applications and systems - Writing clean, testable, and well-documented code - Participating in thoughtful code reviews and architecture discussions - Debugging, optimizing, and improving existing systems - Contributing to testing, CI/CD, and deployment processes - Exploring new technologies and applying them to real-world problems Who You Are You’re not just a coder—you’re a craftsperson who takes pride in building elegant, reliable systems. You thrive in a remote environment where initiative and clear communication matter just as much as technical skill. You have: - 3+ years of professional software engineering experience - Hands-on experience in one or more of the following domains: fintech, blockchain, AI, data science, open-source, enterprise software - Documented experience in functional programming (strong preference for Haskell and/or Rust and/or the Nix Ecosystem) - A solid grasp of system design and architecture principles - Experience collaborating on distributed, fully remote teams - Strong written and verbal communication skills across time zones - Contributions to open-source functional programming projects Why Join Obsidian Systems? - A Learning Culture - We have a strong generalist culture, where employees are expected to study and improve themselves in skills that were initially weaker when they joined. - Global flexibility – work fully remote from anywhere (except U.S. restricted/embargoed countries) - Impactful work – your contributions won’t be lost in layers of management; you’ll directly shape products and solutions - Innovative tech – work at the frontier of functional programming, AI, blockchain, and beyond - Supportive culture – join a team that values rigor, learning, and collaboration over ego

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description As a Software Engineer at Obsidian, you’ll work on challenging projects across diverse domains—fintech, blockchain, AI, data science, and more. You’ll collaborate with a fully remote, distributed team of experts to design and build software systems that are robust, scalable, and impactful. - Designing and developing new applications and systems - Writing clean, testable, and well-documented code - Participating in thoughtful code reviews and architecture discussions - Debugging, optimizing, and improving existing systems - Contributing to testing, CI/CD, and deployment processes - Exploring new technologies and applying them to real-world problems Qualifications - 3+ years of professional software engineering experience - Hands-on experience in one or more of the following domains: fintech, blockchain, AI, data science, open-source, enterprise software - Documented experience in functional programming (strong preference for Haskell and/or Rust and/or the Nix Ecosystem) - A solid grasp of system design and architecture principles - Experience collaborating on distributed, fully remote teams - Strong written and verbal communication skills across time zones - Contributions to open-source functional programming projects Benefits - A strong generalist culture, where employees are expected to study and improve themselves in skills that were initially weaker when they joined - Global flexibility – work fully remote from anywhere (except U.S. restricted/embargoed countries) - Impactful work – your contributions won’t be lost in layers of management; you’ll directly shape products and solutions - Innovative tech – work at the frontier of functional programming, AI, blockchain, and beyond - Supportive culture – join a team that values rigor, learning, and collaboration over ego

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description We are looking for a DevOps / Platform Engineer to focus on creating reliable, reproducible, and secure infrastructure and developer environments that enable software engineers to build and operate complex, multi-party systems with confidence. You will work closely with software engineers to support services written to manage infrastructure and deployment pipelines and help lead a transition from traditional Linux environments toward Nix-based systems (including NixOS). This role is well suited for someone who enjoys working across systems, tooling, and developer experience—and who values correctness, clarity, and long-term maintainability. What You Will Do - Design, build, and maintain infrastructure and deployment pipelines supporting applications. - Support and evolve Linux-based systems, including a transition to Nix / NixOS and reproducible build environments. - Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Scala- and TypeScript-based services. - Partner closely with software engineers to improve: - developer environments - build and release workflows - observability, reliability, and operational tooling - Operate and support production systems with a focus on reliability, security, and auditability. - Help standardize configuration, tooling, and environments across development and production. - Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement. - Document systems, processes, and operational knowledge clearly and thoughtfully. Qualifications - A minimum of four years of experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering, SRE, or systems engineering roles. - Strong experience working with Linux systems in production environments. - Experience with Nix, NixOS, or reproducible build systems, or demonstrated interest and hands-on learning in this area. - Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. - Familiarity with containerized services and modern deployment practices. - Strong understanding of core infrastructure and systems concepts: - system configuration and automation - networking fundamentals - monitoring, logging, and alerting - reliability and failure modes - Ability to collaborate effectively with application engineers and explain systems tradeoffs clearly. - Experience working in a remote or distributed team with strong written and verbal communication skills. Requirements - Experience supporting distributed systems or multi-service architectures. - Experience in regulated, high-reliability, or enterprise environments. - Infrastructure-as-code experience (e.g., Nix, Terraform, or similar). - Experience operating cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure). - Contributions to open-source projects, tooling, or public infrastructure repositories. Benefits - Play a key role in a thoughtful transition to reproducible, declarative infrastructure using Nix. - Collaborate with strong engineers solving genuinely hard technical problems. - Emphasis on correctness, maintainability, and long-term system health—not quick hacks. - Strong learning culture with support for deep technical growth. - Remote-first, flexible work environment. - Competitive compensation based on experience and location. How to Apply We care more about what you’ve built and operated than where you’ve worked. Please include: - Your resume or CV. - Links to GitHub, GitLab, or other public repositories showing infrastructure code, tooling, automation, or systems work you’ve done. - Open-source contributions, side projects, or examples of non-trivial operational systems are highly encouraged. - If a repository represents team-based work, please briefly describe your personal contributions.