Job Description
A fast-growing Blockchain company based in San Francisco are growing their engineering team.
Who you will work with:
You will be working with a team that has a profound impact at the crossroads of blockchain and capital markets infrastructure. Building world-class disruptive technologies require vision, persistence, innovation, and a deep belief that nothing is impossible. Join this proven and successful management team in executing one of the most ambitious global projects in the blockchain space.
If you have a strong passion for blockchain and cryptocurrencies, as well as a desire to do something that has never been done before but still solves specific problems in the largest markets in the world and delivers real product with a real revenue model please get in touch
Skills:
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At least 5 years of hands-on experience in core Java and/or C++ (Java as priority but ideally both)
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Hands-on experience with developing on at least one backend blockchain codebase, whether proprietary (e.g., Chain) or open source (e.g., Hyperledger) -- not just building apps on top
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Strong understanding of the cryptographic principles and data dependencies underpinning blockchain technologies
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Experience and understanding of major consensus protocols, asymmetric encryption, Merkle trees, hash functions, key-value database, P2P communication protocols
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Experience and understanding of transaction scripting and smart contracts, especially Bitcoin-style conditionalized transactions
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Understanding of key areas of Blockchain research including data privacy, confidential transactions, side chains and pegging, sharding and other scaling methodologies
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Strong sense of ownership, passion to build quality products for massive scale in collaborative, agile environment
Additional Experience:
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A degree in Computer Science / Mathematics or equivalent work experience in a field utilizing the same subject matter
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5+ years of development experience developing production grade, multi-threaded, enterprise client/server software using Java stack.
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Experience contributing to the architecture, design, and implementation of Blockchain technologies like Chain, Corda and Hyperledger
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Understanding of microservices architecture
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Recognized expertise in blockchain applications as evidenced by industry participation, publications and/or awards
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Detailed and verifiable understanding of blockchain architectures including detailed knowledge of how various blockchain platforms differ.
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Experience with consensus protocols in commonly used languages such as C, C++, Java
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Experience in building distributed databases, networking protocols, or large-scale transaction systems
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Experience developing large scale, highly available distributed systems and protocol design
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Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and distributed systems fundamentals.
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Strong understanding of databases, NoSQL systems, storage and distributed persistence technologies.
Whats on offer:
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The excitement and fulfilment of solving the biggest problems in the largest markets for top global clients using real blockchain technology
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Very competitive salary and equity in a well-funded and high growth startup backed by prominent investors
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Substantial career opportunities and upside to match your passion for what we do
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401K plan
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Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
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Unlimited vacation time
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Ambitious company culture
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San Francisco is the preferred work location, but open to remote
