Senior Backend Software Engineer

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. 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.

With EigenLayer, building blockchain infrastructure in a permissionless manner is no longer a hypothetical—it's our reality. Now, we invite you to be part of this exciting journey. 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

Collaborate with Researchers/Engineers to design and develop backends, built to run cloud services with their own infrastructure

Leverage your skills and knowledge of distributed systems to create technologies that power the world’s most innovative crypto projects.

Create node operator tools that are capable of launching to different types of validator environments

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 the team design/code reviews, standups, and agile development processes

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 developing applications optimized for deployment and management via microservices

Experience with highly scalable P2P networks

Track record of successfully delivering complex and high-scale software systems

NICE TO HAVES

Familiarity with blockchain tech and concepts such as; cryptography, polynomial commitments, signature schemes, hash functions, erasure codes, multi-threaded and parallel computing

Ability to integrate smart contracts

Experience with Liquid Staking or Node Operations platforms

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $225,000 - $250,000 is the annual base salary. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Eigen Labs 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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