Dakota

In this role, you'll design and implement the back-end infrastructure for Dakota's blockchain-integrated banking platform. You'll work on high-visibility projects that impact financial products and customer experience, focusing on payment processing and operations. | Candidates should have over 5 years of software engineering experience with a strong grasp of Golang. They must demonstrate proactivity in identifying issues, possess excellent troubleshooting skills, and have strong communication abilities. | About Dakota At Dakota, we're building the next-generation global banking platform. Our mission is to empower businesses to operate globally by combining the best of crypto and traditional finance. Launched in 2024, Dakota already serves hundreds of customers and processes billions in annualized transaction volume. From day one, Dakota has been a fully remote company. Our lean but experienced team is distributed across North America and Europe, united by a deep sense of ownership, a relentless focus on our customers, and a commitment to expanding economic freedom worldwide. Please note: Dakota is a remote-only, equal-opportunity employer. At this time, we are able to hire within the U.S., United Kingdom, Spain and Portugal. About the Role In the Senior Software Engineer, Payments role at Dakota, you'll join our core engineering team, designing and implementing the robust back-end infrastructure that fuels our blockchain-integrated banking platform. From day one, you'll tackle high-visibility projects that directly impact our financial products and customer experience, focused on payment processing and operations as we build the next generation of financial infrastructure. Tech Stack Google Cloud Platform (GCP) as our primary cloud infrastructure provider Kubernetes for orchestrating our containerized microservices Golang for most of our backend services and infrastructure tools TypeScript for our front-end applications, deployed via Vercel PostgreSQL & TimescaleDB for data management and financial transaction history Buildkite for CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation GitHub for version control and collaboration Sentry for error tracking and Incident.io for incident management Requirements 5+ years experience in software engineering Strong grasp of Golang Ability to own and drive engineering projects Extreme proactivity in identifying and fixing issues in the product and codebase Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to diagnose complex system issues Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering teams Located in the US, UK, Spain or Portugal Preferred Qualifications Conceptually familiar with financial systems, specifically payment processing Professional experience or strong interest in systems programming esp. Rust Proficient with LLMs and effective prompting techniques for major models, especially Claude Experience working at a fintech company or regulated financial institution Knowledge of accounting principles or accounting systems What We Offer Engaging problems that increase economic freedom globally A collaborative environment with a high-caliber team from Coinbase, Anchorage, Messari, Square, Airbnb, and more Competitive salary and equity in a high-growth fintech Fully remote working environment Coworking space monthly stipend Home office equipment stipend Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Regular team events and off-sites

Own and lead the marketing strategy across various business segments, from SMB to enterprise. Shape the brand and launch content initiatives to drive lead generation and partnerships. | The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience in B2B or fintech marketing and has successfully built marketing programs from the ground up. Strong communication skills and experience in crypto or banking-as-a-service are a plus. | About Us At Dakota, we're building the next-generation global banking platform. Our mission is to empower businesses to operate globally by combining the best of crypto and traditional finance. Dakota already serves 500+ of business customers and processes billions in annualized transaction volume. From day one, Dakota has been a fully remote company. Our lean but experienced team is distributed across North America and Europe, united by a deep sense of ownership, a relentless focus on our customers, and a commitment to expanding economic freedom worldwide. Please note: Dakota is a remote-only, equal-opportunity employer. At this time, we are able to hire within the U.S. and most EU time zones. About The Role We’re looking for a Head of Marketing to own and lead go-to-market—everything from strategy to execution. This role is both strategic and hands-on. You'll be the first full-time marketing hire, working directly with the CEO. What You’ll Do Own marketing strategy end-to-end across SMB, mid-market, and enterprise segments Define and evolve core positioning & messaging that differentiates Dakota and resonates with our audience Shape and grow our brand: from visual identity to thought leadership presence Launch a content & thought leadership engine including customer stories, industry insights, newsletters, and product updates. Build predictable lead generation programs to deliver a steady pipeline of qualified prospects. Partner with product and sales to create GTM playbooks, onboarding flows, and upsell campaigns Drive partnerships marketing to extend reach through co-marketing and ecosystem relationships Establish marketing KPIs, track performance, and optimize campaigns for impact Who You Are A strategic operator with 8+ years of experience in B2B or fintech marketing You’ve built marketing programs from 0 to 1 (or 1 to 10) and know what good execution looks like Comfortable switching between positioning, partnerships, and campaign management Clear, crisp communicator—especially in writing Bonus: experience with crypto, banking-as-a-service, or working with startup/VC ecosystems What We Offer Engaging problems that increase economic freedom globally Competitive salary and equity Employee-friendly equity terms (extended exercise) Remote work, no commuting to the office Paid co-working space/desk at an office Health, dental, and vision insurance Regular team events and off-sites