Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Offchain is a pioneering company in blockchain scalability and security, aiming to transform interactions with decentralized applications. They are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to work on the core infrastructure of Arbitrum, tackling complex distributed systems challenges and contributing to the security and scalability of the platform.
Responsibilities
- As part of the Nitro Backend team at Offchain, you will work on the core infrastructure powering Arbitrum, the leading Ethereum scaling solution
- In this role, you’ll tackle complex distributed systems challenges, optimize performance, and contribute to the security and scalability of Arbitrum
- You’ll collaborate closely with our research, product, and blockchain engineering teams, working at the cutting edge of blockchain technology alongside world-class engineers, including many industry leaders
Skills
- Possess extensive production experience with a programming language that supports concurrency (e.g. Go, C++, or Rust)
- Possess a strong sense of ownership in your work which drives you to find new and innovative ways to solve complex problems through rigorous experimentation
- Always up to speed on the latest technologies
- Possess an open, transparent and direct communication style and have experience working in tight collaboration with your teammates
- Always open to feedback, new ideas and opportunities for self-improvement
- You look for ways to help out beyond your immediate day-to-day work
- Made significant contributions to the products you've worked on in your career
- Maintained a security focused mindset, always keeping an eye out for potential threats and vulnerabilities in your code
- Familiarity with WebAssembly, particularly writing high performant and high security code in production environments
- Passion for, curiosity about, or experience working with Blockchain technology
- Experience working with compilers, architecting systems and developing SDKs
Benefits
- Remote-first global workforce + NY office
- Annual company offsite + team onsites
- Professional reimbursement program (facilitates industry conference attendance, certifications, and more)
- Medical, dental & vision coverage (US + some other countries)
- 401k retirement plan + company match (US only)
- Wellness stipend
- Home office set up / ergonomic equipment program
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