Senior Solutions Engineer II, Payments, EMEA

Circle (NYSE: CRCL) is one of the world’s leading internet financial platform companies, building the foundation of a more open, global economy through digital assets, payment applications, and programmable blockchain infrastructure. Circle’s platform includes the world’s largest regulated stablecoin network anchored by USDC, Circle Payments Network for global money movement, and Arc, an enterprise-grade blockchain designed to become the Economic OS for the internet. Enterprises, financial institutions, and developers use Circle to power trusted, internet-scale financial innovation. Learn more at .

What you’ll be part of:

Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow as an organization, we're expanding into some of the world's strongest jurisdictions. Speed and efficiency are motivators for our success and our employees live by our company values: High Integrity, Future Forward, Multistakeholder, Mindful, and Driven by Excellence. We have built a flexible work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.

What you’ll be responsible for: Circle is seeking a Senior Solutions Engineer II to support Payments and Enterprises opportunities in EMEA. In this role, you will lead technical solutioning throughout the customer lifecycle - from discovery and technical validation through implementation and post-sales expansion - partnering closely with Business Development, Product, Engineering, and Client Success teams. You will design scalable, enterprise-grade solutions that demonstrate the value of Circle’s products for Payments and Enterprises customers. As a senior individual contributor, you will also provide structured market and technical feedback that informs product strategy and roadmap prioritisation, helping ensure our solutions meet the evolving needs of global crypto ecosystem.

What you'll work on:

• Partner with Business Development to lead the technical strategy and solution architecture for Payments and Enterprises opportunities.
• Conduct technical discovery sessions to identify client requirements, regulatory considerations, and integration constraints.
• Design and present scalable solution architectures, including APIs, transaction flows, custody models, and settlement processes.
• Develop proof-of-concepts, implementation plans, and technical validation frameworks to support enterprise decision-making.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to identify product gaps, influence prioritisation, and improve integration experiences.
• Support post-sale implementations in partnership with Partnership Management, ensuring technical delivery aligns with architectural design and customer objectives.
• Represent Circle externally at industry events, technical workshops, and client engagements while contributing to internal knowledge sharing and global Solutions Engineering initiatives.
• Create and sustain an internal knowledge repository about our existing and forthcoming products.
• Supporting the Global Solutions Engineering team with internal projects.

What you’ll bring to Circle:

Core Requirements

• 7+ years of experience from roles like Solutions Engineer, Sales Engineer, Solutions Architect or Product Manager, preferably with Payments, FinTech, B2B SaaS or Web3 and blockchain infrastructure.
• Clarity in Complexity: You excel at translating complexity into simplicity.
• Communicator at Heart: Your communication and storytelling skills shine, whether it's in one-on-one discussions or presenting to larger teams.
• Problem Solver: You approach challenges with a blend of logic and creativity, always seeking the best outcomes.
• Client-Focused: Recognised for a client-centric approach, you've been a dependable partner for sales, client success and product/tech teams.
• Technical Achievements: You have a history of successfully designing and validating technical solutions, especially for large enterprises.
• Tech-Savvy: Hands-on experience with API testing, database querying, and sketching out technical flows is second nature to you.
• Collaborator: A proven track record of working alongside developers on SaaS product integration and development.
• Drive and Collaboration: An entrepreneurial spirit is evident in your work. You value fast-paced environments and prioritize building strong relationships.

Preferred Requirements:

• Leadership Qualities: If you've managed a team before, it's a bonus. Your ability to work in tandem with multiple departments stands out.
• Experience working with blockchain infrastructure, stablecoins, tokenized assets, or digital custody solutions.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance considerations relevant to the EMEA Payment industry.
• Ready to Travel: regular travel (up to 25%) to external events and to meeting partners/customers across the EMEA region should be expected.

Circle is on a mission to create an inclusive financial future, with transparency at our core. We consider a wide variety of elements when crafting our compensation ranges and total compensation packages.

Starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to: relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that compensation ranges may differ for candidates in other locations.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other protected status required by the laws in the locations where we hire. Additionally, Circle participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.

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