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Backend Engineer
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA | SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
Role
We are looking for passionate engineers well-versed in C++ (v11 or newer) / Golang to join our team in Mountain View, California. As a member of the core ledger team you will be able to help shape the design and implementation of the core Taraxa codebase. You will be working on a fast-paced and rapidly-growing project with global impact.
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of critical modules, work with the team to define inter-module interfaces
- Design, implement, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code in C++ (v11 or newer) / Golang
- Design and implement module-level tests and benchmarks
- Participate in team-wide code reviews
- Proactively identify and remedy performance bottlenecks and security vulnerabilities
- Help coordinate the efforts of part-time and open-source contributors
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in an environment where latency, reliability, and security are critical success factors
- Strong proficiency in C++ (v11 or newer) or Golang
- Strong understanding for fundamental algorithms and data structures
- Degree in computer science or related field
- Highly independent and self-directed, able to work with minimal supervision
- Authorized to work in the US (we provide visa sponsorships as needed)
Bonus
- Experience with large-scale server infrastructure and distributed systems
- Experience with programming language design and compilers
- Experience with operating system internals, filesystems, databases, programming language design, compilers
- Experience with open source software development
- Experience with cryptocurrency, including underlying ledger development, RPC development, smart contract writing, wallet / explorer development, etc.