ABOUT EIGEN LABS
Eigen Labs is more than just a leading name in the blockchain space. We’re the driving force behind EigenLayer, a game-changing solution that revolutionizes crypto-economic security. Imagine a world where blockchain projects break free from the shackles of the scaling trilemma and capital limitations.
We’re building a platform to deliver security to novel distributed applications. In today's blockchain ecosystem, each service is typically secured by its own tokenized trust-network. With EigenLayer, services can build upon the established security of the Ethereum trust network, unlocking untold scalability while maintaining security and decentralization.
THE ROLE
As a Senior Backend Engineer you will leverage your skills and knowledge of distributed systems to create technologies that power the world’s most innovative crypto projects. You will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, deploying and supporting the next generation platform. You will work closely with product, design and protocol teams and be responsible for designing and building low latency, highly scalable and performant APIs. If you’re looking to collaborate with a talented team of engineers, driving innovation and inventing groundbreaking technologies, we look forward to hearing from you!
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Follow an API-First approach, build highly scalable and robust APIs to bring delightful experiences to developers
- Constantly research/learn new concepts, ideas, and frameworks
- Proactively contribute to discussions about technical issues, sprint and roadmap planning, and improving team processes
- Engage in team design sessions, code reviews, standups, and agile development processes
- Mentor other engineers on the team on technical architecture and design
- Participate in an on-call rotation to support our business-critical infrastructure
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
- BS in Computer Science or related technical field (e.g., physics or mathematics)
- 5+ years of backend distributed systems experience
- 2+ years of full life cycle development with Go
- Exposure to cloud technologies (managing keys and/or bootstrapping AWS environments)
- Experience with highly scalable P2P networks
- Track record of successfully delivering production quality, complex and high-scale software systems
- Familiarity with blockchain tech and ethereum protocol
NICE TO HAVES
- Deeply care about developer experiences
- Ability to integrate smart contracts
- Experience with Liquid Staking or Node Operations
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $180,000 - $220,000 is the annual base salary. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, EigenLabs provides various employee benefits, including:
- Employer-covered Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- 401k
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- 12 weeks of fully paid maternity and paternity leave
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