C++ DeFi Software Engineer

This is a remote position.

Our client has been ramping up globally disruptive / cutting edge cryptographic solutions. Their goal is to bring privacy and scaleability to Ethereum L2.

• Evolve the current 'solutions' to work with varying DeFi protocols.
  
• Scale the backend to achieve target throughputs.
  
• Modify browser data structures to make practically useable with high data volumes.
  
• Build of client side proofs for interaction with trusted platform modules such as biometric readers.
  

Their Existing Stack You'll Be Exposed To;

• C++ for their core cryptography library.
  
• Rust for their proprietary smart contract language.
  
• Solidity for their Ethereum based smart contracts.
  
• TypeScript for higher level code. (jest, ethers, react, and koa).
  
• WebAssembly builds of their crypto library in Web Workers for in-browser operability.
  
• Terraform used for defining all infra on AWS.
  
• CircleCI pipeline developed for all builds & deployments.
  

Requirements

• Knowledge of algorithms, data structures, systems level programming, etc.
  
• Eight+ years of solid 'engineering' experience.
  
• Professional (in production) experience with building for DeFi is not required. 
• Automated testing of all in-production / cannot fail code.
  
• A high degree of focus on code quality and reducing complexity.
  
• Full-stack capable, but with a focus on backend architecture, development and deployment at scale.
  
• AWS experience.
  
• Proven ability to provide clear and constructive feedback on less senior engineers PR's, mentoring when necessary / appropriate.
  
• A passion for blockchain, blockchain's potential, and what our client is going to achieve.
  

Benefits

• Generous holiday / vacation package, remote friendly, cutting edge DeFi tech exposure, and being sharing with & learning from extremely intelligent / friendly cryptography experts.