Software Engineer

Web3 Foundation

Software Engineer (100%)

Zug, or remote Europe, available immediately

The Web3 Foundation nurtures and stewards technologies and applications for the decentralized web. We collaborate with cutting-edge developer teams, researchers and community leaders to strengthen and extend the uses of decentralized technologies; building the future of identity, privacy, financial markets, commerce, and more.

Our core project at the moment is Polkadot, a protocol designed to connect blockchains and allow them to interoperate, share security and more. In addition, we are supporting the development of a number of technologies that form the Web 3.0 tech stack - such as decentralized messaging, distributed storage or secret management.

Are you ready to join an innovative and dynamic team as a Software Engineer?

We're seeking a new member to join our SecOps team; someone who thrives in an open, collaborative and research driven environment, where embracing new technologies and lean implementation approaches is fundamental.

With a commitment to open source tech and a more fair and transparent future, this role suits somebody looking for freedom, trust, and autonomy. Join our diverse and international team and work in the exciting world of web3 and blockchain technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop tools for monitoring the Polkadot blockchain and interacting with chain events

• Design and automate unit and integration tests

• Work closely with SREs to increase observability and reliability of services

• Participate in on-call rotation, failure resolution and post-mortem analysis

Requirements

• Proficient in the development of lean, maintainable software (with a preference for Typescript and Node.js)

• Proficient in Linux

• Experience in REST architecture

• Familiarity with containerization, databases, and Open Source ecosystems

• Systematic and precise approach to problem-solving

• Self-driven team player with a strong sense of ownership

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, incl. the ability to produce clear and concise technical documentation

• Fluent in english, oral and written

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and employee benefits

• Regular company retreats at unique locations located around Europe

• Opportunity to work in a multinational, high-performance  team with diverse backgrounds (i.e. physics, computer science, machine-learning algorithm design, legal, financial products, management consulting, marketing & advertising, etc.)

To apply to this position, we ask you to answer a few questions in the application form, and to submit your CV and a cover letter, telling us a bit about yourself and your motivation to join us.

For more information about us, visit us on

• Web3 Foundation website: https://web3.foundation/
• Polkadot website: https://polkadot.network/
• Documentation: https://wiki.polkadot.network