ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a curious and collaborative Senior Blockchain Engineer in Europe or Latin America to join Rootstock Labs during an exciting time of growth. We are looking for a seasoned core blockchain developer. You will work alongside blockchain gurus and smart open-minded ‘Rooties’ across cross-functional teams, working in web3 and on the cutting edge of technology.
You will be collaborating to evolve the Rootstock client, increasing its compatibility with the EVM, proposing consensus changes to face newer and higher challenges, design, implement and maintain protocols and services, reviewing peers’ code, documenting and testing features. You will be involved in improving the squad's work processes, implementing changes to streamline operations, and bringing best practices from his/her/their experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze requirements to improve the Rootstock client. The requirements may imply analyzing latest Ethereum consensus changes, Bitcoin scripts or even scientific papers written by our own researchers.
- Implement requirements written by you or your peers/leader. Using the appropriate design patterns, considering potential attack vectors, ensuring no accidental forks are introduced, focusing on quality and performance.
- Review your peers' work, collaborate with them and learn from them.
- Present the result of your research to your colleagues around the world.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Proven experience working as a Senior Developer with Java or similar programming language.
- Proven experience with Blockchain technologies. Preferable in core teams.
- Have knowledge about Bitcoin and/or Ethereum.
- Have a deep understanding of complex algorithms and design patterns.
- Able to produce clean, scalable code.
- Advance knowledge and experience with data structures.
- Have experience working in large high availability environments.
- Knowledge in Solidity and smart contracts development is preferable.
- Experience working on technological challenging projects
- Knowledge and experience working with agile methodologies.
- The right attitude to the team: ownership, accountability, attention to detail, team spirit.
- Place a high value on security
- Advanced English language proficiency
ROOTIES BENEFITS
At RootstockLabs, we don’t just offer a job—we offer a community. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:
- Competitive Salary & eligibility for our RIF Token Plan.100%
- Remote Work from Europe/Latin America, with access to global CoWorking spaces.
- Work-Life Balance: Up to 35 vacation days, 30 sick days, parental leave and a paid year-end shutdown.
- Continuous Learning: Access to training programs, language courses, and learning sponsorship annually.
- Health & Well-Being: Tools like OpenUp, an employee assistance program, and an emergency loan policy.
- Unique Projects: Work with cutting-edge blockchain technology in a global, diverse team.
- Monthly Allowance for Contractors to support your connectivity and well-being.
ABOUT ROOTSTOCKLABS
RootstockLabs exists to make Bitcoin work for everyone. We do this through giving developers the tools to build on Bitcoin, supporting the growth of the Rootstock ecosystem and the RIF economy while continuing to expand the frontiers of decentralized technology.
Our Purpose: ToMake Bitcoin work for everyone
Our Mission: Give developers the tools to build on Bitcoin, support the growth of the Rootstock ecosystem, and expand the frontiers of decentralized technology.
