Software Engineer - Blockchain & Tokenization
Morgan Stanley
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Job Description
About Morgan Stanley
At Morgan Stanley, we advise, originate, trade, manage, and distribute capital for governments, institutions, and individuals. With more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries, our standard of excellence is built on integrity, excellence, and a strong team ethic.
Department Profile
The Middle Office within our WM Technology Division creates innovative technology solutions for Core Brokerage. This platform supports digital customer journeys including account opening, funding, trade and order management, portfolio oversight, and risk management.
Position Description
The Software Engineer - Blockchain & Tokenization role at Morgan Stanley is designed for experienced engineers. You will lead blockchain engineering projects, design scalable and secure digital asset solutions, and drive regulatory-compliant tokenization platforms. In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-grade products for global markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of blockchain and smart contract developers.
- Define the engineering roadmap for blockchain infrastructure and tokenization platforms.
- Design and implement secure, scalable blockchain-based solutions.
- Collaborate with product, compliance, and operations teams on technical requirements.
- Integrate various blockchain protocols (Ethereum, Polygon, Hyperledger, etc.).
- Manage release lifecycle, CI/CD pipelines, and production reliability.
- Enforce best practices in code quality, testing, and security.
- Stay updated on industry trends and evolving regulatory frameworks.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years in blockchain and tokenization.
- 5+ years in an engineering role managing distributed teams.
- Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure) and DevOps tools.
- Strong knowledge of blockchain architecture, consensus algorithms, smart contracts, and cryptographic primitives.
- Experience with Solidity, Rust, Go, or similar languages.
- Understanding of token standards and settlement workflows.
- Proven track record delivering enterprise-grade software systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in regulated financial services or fintech.
- Knowledge of DvP and tokenized securities workflows.
- Experience with Web3 technologies.
What You Can Expect
At Morgan Stanley, you can build your career with top professionals in a diverse, inclusive environment. We offer competitive compensation, attractive benefits, and significant opportunities for professional growth.
Compensation
Associate Level: $90,000 - $150,000 per year; Director Level: $120,000 - $165,000 per year. Final base pay is determined on an individualized basis along with additional incentive programs.
Equal Opportunity
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion across all talent pools.
Key skills/competency
- Blockchain
- Tokenization
- Smart Contracts
- Digital Assets
- DeFi
- Software Engineering
- Cloud Infrastructure
- DevOps
- Regulatory Compliance
- Team Leadership
How to Get Hired at Morgan Stanley
- Research Morgan Stanley's culture: Study mission, values, and recent news.
- Tailor your resume: Emphasize blockchain and leadership skills.
- Highlight relevant projects: Showcase smart contract and digital asset experience.
- Prepare technical examples: Demonstrate expertise in blockchain protocols.
- Practice behavioral responses: Illustrate team leadership and strategic thinking.
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