Senior Data Engineer
About the Company:
Chainlink Labs is a leading developer of Chainlink, a decentralized computing platform that powers the verifiable web. The platform is widely recognized in the industry for its services in accessing real-world data on various blockchains, off-chain computation, and secure cross-chain interoperability. Chainlink Labs collaborates with major financial institutions and top Web3 teams to develop verifiable applications used in banking, DeFi, global trade, and gaming.
The Engineering Team:
Chainlink Labs' engineering team plays a key role in enhancing decentralized applications across various industries. The Chainlink Network dominates the oracle space, enabling smart contracts to securely interact with off-chain data and computation.
The team values talented individuals who work together to tackle complex challenges and drive product impact. Join Chainlink Labs to contribute to the evolution of blockchain technology and decentralized finance.
The Market Data, Data Platform, and Real-time Streaming Platform teams at Chainlink Labs are experts in delivering crucial data insights, foundational datasets, and real-time data services to boost operational and strategic excellence within the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Market Data Team: Develops standardized platforms and tools to provide insights into data providers, financial assets, and market conditions, focusing on creating and maintaining high-quality datasets and analytical tools.
- Data Platform: Drives innovation in data handling by offering cutting-edge tools and foundational blockchain datasets to support organizational success through scalable solutions and streamlined data workflows.
- Real-time Streaming Platform: Ensures seamless access to real-time data streams and APIs, supporting integration, monitoring, and analysis of the Chainlink ecosystem. This team is crucial in enhancing real-time data services for Chainlink's innovative projects by expanding data sources and improving scalability and security.
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in a collaborative product-focused environment.
- Proficiency in cloud-based big data systems like AWS or GCP.
- Must have experience with SQL and Python, along with a deep understanding of real-time streaming technologies, particularly Kafka.
- Proven track record in designing, building, and scaling production services.
- Ability to own multi-month projects, including effective communication with stakeholders and partners.
Preferred Requirements:
- Exposure to blockchain and Web 3.0 technologies.
- Familiarity with OLAP technologies such as Presto/Trino, Spark, Hadoop, Athena, or BigQuery.
- Experience in Golang or any other strongly-typed programming language.
- Previous mentoring experience supporting fellow engineers.
Selection Process:
Chainlink Labs follows a role agnostic hiring process, assessing candidates' skills against engineering standards and aligning them with suitable teams. Candidates will have the opportunity to interact with engineers and leadership from core teams during the selection process.
Equal Opportunity Commitment:
Chainlink Labs is committed to equal opportunity employment. All applicants will be considered equally for positions based on applicable laws and regulations. Special accommodations will be provided for individuals with disabilities or special needs during the recruitment process.
