Senior Software Engineer - Systems
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Are you enthusiastic about developing precise software, analyzing factors like space, time, throughput, and latency, and understanding code at a low level? DFINITY is in search of skilled systems software engineers with expertise in cloud technologies, operating systems, networking, security, virtualization, or related fields to tackle compelling challenges at the intersection of security, scalability, performance, and user-friendly design.
Responsibilities of Systems Software Developers at DFINITY include:
- Building a scalable, secure, and predictable application runtime
- Managing installation, updates, and monitoring of software across various cloud providers
- Assessing and managing network behavior with potentially adversarial nodes
- Automating network operations for seamless functionality without human intervention
Ideal qualifications for a position at DFINITY may cover:
Prior experience in delivering significant software systems within medium to large organizations
Proficiency in a systems software language like C, C++, or Rust (with proficiency in Rust being supported)
Desirable: Familiarity with virtualization and multi-cloud VM setup
Desirable: Exposure to containerization and orchestration technologies
Experience in deploying and maintaining systems continuously, with a focus on ensuring operational health and user satisfaction
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline; although practical experience holds more weight than academic background
DIVERSITY values skill and ability to perform over your educational pedigree.
Working hours: Full-time role requiring three days weekly presence at our office in Zurich.
About DFINITY and the Internet Computer:
The Internet Computer stands as the solitary infinitely scalable, rapid general-purpose blockchain, introduced by the DFINITY Foundation in May 2021. Over 200 experts in cryptographers, distributed systems, and programming language specialists are dedicated to crafting and enhancing a groundbreaking 'world computer' capable of hosting Web3 dApps, DeFi, social media, games, NFTs, and metaverse projects.
DFINITY, initiated in 2016 by Dominic Williams, an entrepreneur and crypto authority, garnered support from the Ethereum community's early members. This revolutionary endeavor attracted backing from prestigious institutions like Andreessen Horowitz, Polychain Capital, and SV Angel, converging for the advancement of Web3 projects.
Equality of opportunity stands paramount—candidates will be considered without bias related to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.