Backend Engineer
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- We’re seeking a talented Backend Engineer to join our team at LayerZero, where you’ll play a pivotal role in revolutionizing blockchain interoperability and shaping the future of decentralized applications
- As a Backend Engineer, you’ll spearhead the development of robust and scalable backend systems that power our web3 technologies
- We’re looking for an engineer experienced in building complex backend systems who is passionate about blockchain technology and is excited to bring new innovations
- You don’t have to have a background in blockchain, but you need to be keen to learn about it
- You are curious and eager to learn new technologies and design patterns
- You are comfortable writing clean, scalable, and well-tested code
- You have a strong understanding of backend system design and have designed complex distributed systems in the past
- You enjoy working in a fast-paced start-up environment, where you’ll need to take initiative and solve problems independently
- You are able to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and succinctly
- You have excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Pushing code that supports tens of billions of dollars of daily transactional volume doesn’t scare you
- You’re not afraid to navigate up and down a deep technical stack. You don’t define yourself by the tools you know, only by the problems you solve
- Previous experience with blockchain technologies, smart contracts, and decentralized finance is a strong plus
- You have conviction in your architecture/designs/ideas but are open minded to share and build solutions with others
- Experience with AWS services, particularly related to deploying, managing, and scaling applications
- Experience working with workflow engines
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Proficiency in backend development languages, such as Typescript
- 2+ years of experience in backend development, building and maintaining scalable, production-grade systems