Senior Backend Software Engineer

EigenLabs offers cryptoeconomic security services for blockchain projects. We provide a platform that allows builders to access the trust layer of Ethereum programmatically, making components reusable and saving time and resources. Additionally, EigenLabs technologies enable Validators in Ethereum's proof-of-stake network to "re-stake" their assets, providing security services and boosting rewards. We are dedicated to scaling ETH and dApps while increasing decentralization through re-staking.

THE ROLE

As a skilled Backend Engineer, you will utilize your knowledge of distributed systems to develop technologies that power innovative crypto projects. If you thrive on collaborating with a talented team, driving innovation, and inventing groundbreaking technologies, we want to hear from you!

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Work collaboratively with Researchers/Engineers to design and develop backends for cloud services with their own infrastructure
• Develop node operator tools capable of launching in various validator environments
• Stay updated on new concepts, ideas, and frameworks
• Actively contribute to discussions on technical issues, sprint and roadmap planning, and enhancing team processes
• Participate in team design/code reviews, standups, and agile development processes

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field (e.g., physics or mathematics)
• At least 5 years of experience in backend distributed systems
• Minimum 2 years of full life cycle development using Golang
• Familiarity with cloud technologies, such as key management and bootstrapping AWS environments
• Experience in developing applications optimized for microservices deployment and management
• Exposure to highly scalable P2P networks
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex and high-scale software systems

NICE TO HAVES

• Understanding of blockchain technology and concepts, including cryptography, polynomial commitments, signature schemes, hash functions, erasure codes, and multi-threaded/parallel computing
• Ability to integrate smart contracts
• Experience with Liquid Staking or Node Operations platforms

Compensation: Annual base salary ranges from $225,000 to $250,000. Additional rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. EigenLabs also offers various employee benefits, such as employer-covered Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, a 401k plan, unlimited Paid Time Off, and 12 weeks of fully paid maternity and paternity leave.