Software Engineer, Java

As part of our team dedicated to creating immersive metaverse experiences, you will work alongside industry experts to push the boundaries of what's achievable in digital spaces. Together, we aim to redefine the possibilities within the metaverse.

We are focused on developing cutting-edge online events and experiences capable of accommodating thousands of players simultaneously. Our vision includes exploring the potential of large-scale live events across various sectors such as sports, education, music, and art, accessible on any device.

Imagine virtual environments where global sports enthusiasts convene, interactive live music shows, and mass-participation games that transcend physical barriers, while cultivating new job opportunities for hosts and content creators.

Your role involves contributing to the advancement of massively multiplayer live experiences!

Opportunity:

Provide significant input in animator processes and pipelines, offering constructive feedback on animation quality within projects.

Adhere meticulously to animation processes, creating top-notch animation content within industry standard timelines.

Take ownership of specific project areas and deliver high-quality work, such as third-person movement suite.

Deliver engaging content for user engagement and acquisition, like marketing assets.

Actively engage in enhancing work methods and pipelines continuously.

Why You're Ideal:

Possess expert animation skills (e.g., keyframing, motion capture, cinematics) with proven end-to-end process understanding through shipped products.

Strong comprehension of character movement, weight, and characteristics.

Demonstrated experience in self-managing workloads using tools like Jira.

Skilled at identifying issues and suggesting improvements in animation processes.

Proficient in one or more common animation software like Maya, Motionbuilder, Blender.

Able to create educational resources for junior staffed members.

Competent in setting up animation Blueprints.

Experience with Unreal Engine Control Rig is advantageous.

This role offers flexibility, allowing you to work remotely, in a hybrid setup, or from our office in London. Our commitment to 'Flexa' certification ensures a work environment focused on autonomy and adaptability.

We value diversity and inclusivity, striving to create an environment where every individual can thrive and contribute to our shared success. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are open to candidates who align with our values and mission.

Ex Populus, a cutting-edge game development studio founded by seasoned professionals from renowned industry players like Pixar, Ubisoft, Activision, and Blizzard, is seeking a talented individual to join their team. With a reputation for developing highly anticipated games like Final Form and LAMOverse, the company is a trailblazer in deploying games on the Xai blockchain. Working remotely with occasional team meetups facilitated through Google Meets, Ex Populus aims to deliver unparalleled gaming experiences to a global audience.

Role Overview:

The primary goal at Ex Populus is to spread joy through top-tier gaming and entertainment experiences worldwide. The studio is dedicated to partnering with emerging elite content creators, providing them with a world-class platform and access to some of the industry's finest talent.

Responsibilities:

Create photorealistic real-time visual effects within Unity, such as explosions, fire, smoke, and clouds.

Collaborate with artists and engineers to enhance scenes in the engine, delivering an immersive visual experience.

Assist in the utilization of 3D art pipeline tools and engine tools by the team.

Support artists and engineers with asset performance enhancements and validation.

Review creative processes, identifying areas for tool enhancements.

Develop efficient 3D art pipeline tools and extensions.

Resolve technical challenges within the 3D asset pipeline.

Work closely with engineers and testers to troubleshoot in-game issues.

Encourage and empower the art team to streamline their workflows.

Engage with partner studios to exchange technological expertise and best practices.

Requirements:

Must have shipped at least one AA/AAA game for Console or PC in the past 3 years.

Proficient in creating realistic and captivating VFX for games, with a mandatory portfolio submission.

Understanding of in-game VFX performance, optimization, and memory constraints.

Experience working with Unity (Unreal Engine knowledge is a bonus).

Familiarity with VFX software like Houdini, 3ds Max, or Maya.

Knowledge of modeling, shading, and animation workflows.

Expertise in VFX, Lighting, Scripting, Shaders, VFX Rendering, & Post Processing.

Solid understanding of Graphic Rendering Pipeline for advanced technologies.

Proficiency in Source Control systems like Git, Perforce, or Mercurial.

Strong technical background in art production processes and workflows.

Programming skills in C++, C#, Python, or Maxscript with a grasp of Data Structures.

Knowledge of UI Development for Tools like WPF, WinForms, XAML, or QT is beneficial.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience collaborating across disciplines such as art, programming, and technical domains.

Creative problem-solving abilities and willingness to receive feedback.

Ability to work within established artistic styles.

Strong organizational and time management capabilities.

Prior experience working in a distributed or remote team setting.

A passion for continuous learning, personal development, and fostering a positive workspace, coupled with genuine enthusiasm for gaming.

Founded by industry veterans with a track record of 3 Oscar nominations, 12 Emmy nominations, and 7 Annie nominations collectively, the team at Ex Populus comprises talent from prestigious companies like Ubisoft, Blizzard, and Pixar. Join Ex Populus for an opportunity to explore your potential!

Edge & Node is a key player in the realm of web3 innovation. Their primary goal is to establish The Graph as the unwavering bedrock of open data. Their pioneering subgraphs have become the industry standard and solidify The Graph as the leading solution for organizing and accessing blockchain data.

At Edge & Node, they actively promote a decentralized future driven by shared values. Committed to decentralizing power and combating censorship, their aim is to create a resilient, permissionless information era free from central control, thereby eliminating the common vulnerabilities associated with misjudged trust.

The Research & Protocol team at Edge & Node plays a crucial role in pushing The Graph protocol forward through inventive design and research. They amalgamate expertise from domains such as economics, system architecture, cryptography, and smart contracts engineering. By working in close collaboration with developers and product teams, they convert innovative concepts into tangible protocol-aligned solutions.

They are keen on expanding their team with a Cryptoeconomics Researcher to contribute in designing and refining cryptoeconomic mechanisms in coordination with the various teams within The Graph ecosystem, defining the landscape of decentralized applications.

Responsibilities:

Developing game theoretical models for current and proposed mechanisms.

Enhancing tokenomics by recognizing incentive gaps and potential enhancements in The Graph’s token and protocol economic design.

Acquiring a comprehensive understanding of The Graph Network to ensure sustainability for all network participants.

Publishing papers, forum posts, and blog posts detailing The Graph’s protocol economics.

Leveraging knowledge from other protocols and academic research to find solutions for The Graph.

Crafting incentives for pivotal features on The Graph's roadmap.

Collaborating with a diverse team to create original content that aligns with the company and protocol principles.

Working with System Architects and Protocol Engineers to implement proposals into concrete protocol upgrades.

Advocating proposed mechanisms within the community through governance processes.

Qualifications:

Proficiency in Mechanism Design, Algorithmic Game Theory, and related areas, acquired through advanced degrees or self-study.

Sound knowledge of crypto token economics and a strong interest in crypto and web3-specific subjects.

Prior experience in industry or applied settings, with a track record of collaborating in interdisciplinary teams to bring research ideas into execution.

A passion for teaching and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Background in interdisciplinary projects spanning economics, computer science, and mathematics.

Proficient in writing LaTeX and computational notebooks, especially in Python.

Strong grasp of web3 principles like decentralization, trustlessness, censorship resistance, and economic security, along with understanding the tradeoffs in decentralized governance.

Familiarity with tokenomics and networks powered by tokens like blockchains and DePIN protocols.

About The Graph:

The Graph serves as the indexing and query layer of web3. The Graph Network introduced a self-service experience for developers in July 2021, enabling them to build and publish open APIs called subgraphs, extractable through GraphQL by applications. The Graph has accommodated data indexing from various networks including Ethereum, NEAR, Arbitrium, and more. The network caters to over 28,000 developers who have crafted subgraphs for renowned applications like Uniswap, Synthetix, Balancer, and more.

If you are a developer involved in building web3 applications, you can utilize subgraphs for indexing and querying blockchain data through The Graph. It facilitates efficient data representation in UIs and aids other developers in using your subgraphs as well.

The Graph Foundation oversees The Graph Network and is supported by the Technical Council. Notable organizations within The Graph ecosystem include Edge & Node, StreamingFast, Messari, Semiotic, and The Guild.

Circle is a pioneering fintech company operating within the realm of the evolving internet of finance, facilitating seamless global transmission of value akin to digital information. This transformative internet layer signifies a paradigm shift allowing for enhanced speed, cost-efficiency, and immediate global transfers, marking a significant advancement in the financial landscape.

Company Culture:

At Circle, transparency and stability are fundamental to our ethos. As we expand our reach internationally, speed and effectiveness drive our progress. Our employees embody our core values such as Multistakeholder approach, Mindfulness, Commitment to Excellence, and High Integrity. In our remote work environment, our teams thrive through collective efforts, fostering flexibility, diversity, and a culture of innovation that encourages novel ideas and inclusive participation.

Responsibilities:

We are seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to oversee the design, construction, and maintenance of Circle’s infrastructure ecosystem catering to a globally distributed customer base across various regions. Leveraging your expertise, you will ensure the consistent, efficient, and high-performing operation of Circle's products and pivotal systems. This role offers a unique chance to sharpen your skills, collaborate with diverse team members, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced setting dedicated to delivering top-notch customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide agile support to multiple development teams via a responsive and efficient CI/CD platform for delivering quality builds with quantifiable performance and reliability.

Manage, enhance, secure, and scale cloud-based infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible.

Automate operational tasks utilizing scriptable languages like Go, Python, alongside serverless solutions like AWS Lambda and Kubernetes Jobs.

Design, oversee, and monitor Kubernetes clusters for diverse production workloads.

Drive the progression of blockchain infrastructure by configuring and managing blockchain nodes across various blockchains like Algorand, Ethereum, Hedera, Flow, Solana, Stellar, Tron.

Participate in an on-call rotation to promptly address disruptions affecting production systems while conducting root cause analyses of incidents.

Plan and assess disaster recovery scenarios for a resilient microservices architecture.

Collaborate with the Security team to establish and maintain security-centric tools, frameworks, and fortify cybersecurity measures.

Engage in mentoring activities to support team members, fostering the growth and scalability of the team.

Required Skills:

Senior Site Reliability Engineer:

Possess 4+ years of experience in DevOps or SRE roles with emphasis on tooling, automation, and cloud infrastructure on a major public cloud provider.

Proficient in coding/scripting using languages like Go, Python, Shell.

Have a minimum of 3 years of experience in constructing and managing CI/CD platforms and supporting agile engineering teams in building microservices.

Experienced in Docker image creation, container deployment within Kubernetes clusters, working with modern CI/CD platforms, deployment strategies like Blue-Green, Canary, A/B Testing, managing blockchain systems, and databases like PostgreSQL, Redis, OpenSearch.

Knowledge in various tech domains including network routing, DNS, load balancing, monitoring tools, Helm charts, IaC with Terraform, and deploying resources across public cloud providers.

Strong troubleshooting, observability, and performance optimization skills with the ability to communication effectively and simplify technical concepts to stakeholders.

Staff Site Reliability Engineer:

Bring a minimum of 7 years of DevOps/SRE experience with advanced skills in tooling, automation, and managing infrastructure on major public cloud platforms.

Well-versed in API design, REST principles, cloud services (AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure), containers and Kubernetes, SQL databases, coding standards, and excellent test coverage diversely.

Circle is a cutting-edge financial technology firm deeply integrated into the emerging realm of digital currency, enabling seamless global value transfers at lower costs and with rapid speed compared to traditional settlement methods. The company's innovative infrastructure, notably its blockchain-based dollar, USDC, empowers businesses, institutions, and developers to harness the revolutionary opportunities brought by the convergence of money and technology.

About the Role:

Join an environment at Circle that values transparency and consistency in all operations as the company expands its presence into robust international markets. Operating in a remote setting, circlers embody key organizational values such as Multistakeholder commitment, Mindfulness, Pursuit of Excellence, and High Integrity. The work culture at Circle encourages a diverse and flexible environment that fosters creativity and active participation from all team members.

Responsibilities:

Circle is looking for a seasoned Senior Developer Marketing Manager to lead the Demand Generation team. In this role, you will drive demand creation strategies for Web3 Services and Circle Infrastructure products, overseeing the execution of marketing tactics for new product initiatives. Success in this position is contingent on robust collaboration with cross-functional teams including developer and product marketing.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute demand generation strategies for Web3 Services Products to engage the target audience effectively.

Raise awareness and drive adoption of product offerings among developers through strategic campaigns.

Lead product launches by coordinating with internal teams to ensure successful rollouts.

Collaborate closely with developer marketing, product marketing, and product teams to align strategies and objectives.

Sculpt and implement comprehensive marketing plans and campaigns centered on specific goals and OKRs.

Regularly monitor industry trends and competitor activities to refine marketing strategies.

Evaluate and report on the performance of developer demand generation efforts against set goals such as ROI and KPIs.

Cultivate strong relationships with key internal stakeholders and developer community representatives.

Core Values at Circle:

Multistakeholder mentality that prioritizes customer, shareholder, employee, and community well-being.

Mindful approach emphasizing respect, active listening, and attention to detail.

Pursuit of Excellence driven by the mission and passion for customer success, fostering relentless dedication to achieving goals.

High Integrity endorsing open and honest communication while upholding high moral and ethical standards.

Requirements:

7+ years’ experience in Developer Marketing or Product Marketing, preferably in the tech or crypto industries.

Strong track record in successful product launch strategies and marketing to developers.

Proficiency in digital marketing channels like SEO, SEM, social media, and email marketing.

Exceptional collaboration skills with cross-functional leaders to drive impactful results.

Agile in managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Demonstrate ownership and accountability in project management and product adoption.

Exceptional communication skills and ability to navigate complex business landscapes efficiently.

Familiarity with ESPs like 6Sense, Seismic, and CRM platforms preferred.

Fluency in written and spoken English, additional languages a bonus.

Additional Information:

Position eligible for immediate PERM sponsorship for qualified individuals.

Join Circle to shape an inclusive financial future with a clear focus on transparency and diversity. Explore varied factors impacting compensation ranges and benefits during the recruitment process to understand the value Circle places on employee satisfaction and well-being.