Merit
Founding Engineer

Build end-to-end systems that make complex processes feel simple

Our Mission

Merit Systems is building infrastructure to automatically recognize and reward contributions in the software ecosystem. Our mission is to remove the friction of labor attribution, creating a new digital commons where market forces directly drive innovation.

The Moment

We're at a pivotal moment in history. While much of the blockchain world chases speculative gains, the real revolution has arrived quietly: truly neutral, internet-native money in the form of stablecoins. The infrastructure has finally matured to the point where it's both practically usable and cost-effective – transactions that once cost hundreds of dollars now cost cents.

Imagine Terraform, but for human labor and value flows. Just as infrastructure-as-code transformed how we deploy systems, we're building the primitives that will transform how organizations coordinate and compensate work.

Your Mission

You'll design and implement end-to-end systems that make complex processes feel simple. From contractor payments to attribution tracking, you'll build infrastructure that handles everything from user interface to vendor integration. Your work will span the full stack, ensuring that our systems are not just functional, but delightful to use and rock-solid in production.

What Makes This Role Special

Your Toolkit

Frontend: React, TypeScript, Tailwind

Backend: Rust

Core Requirements

Location

New York City

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