Solutions Architect

We are looking for a dynamic individual to fill the role of a Senior Solutions Architect within our team. As a valuable team member, you will be responsible for driving innovation in Open Internet Services on ICP. Your primary focus will involve collaborating with various entities to shape the future of software by addressing gaps in infrastructure, tooling, standards, and best practices in the ICP and broader crypto ecosystem.

Working closely with the Growth team, Developer Relations Team, R&D, and external developers, you will:

• Help promising builders achieve their goals.
• Identify and address crucial gaps in the ICP platform, infrastructure, and standards.
• Lead and participate in Technical Working Groups to enhance processes and create new standards.
• Share best practices for building on ICP through technical documentation and tutorials.
• Engage with developers in the crypto ecosystem to align ICP with their requirements.

If you possess the following qualities, you could be an excellent fit for our team:

• Degree in engineering, computer science, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a software engineer and/or architect.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, Rust, or Motoko.
• Strong knowledge of the crypto ecosystem.
• A fast learner with a keen interest in staying updated with crypto developments.
• Effective communication and active listening skills.
• Ability to lead meetings and incorporate feedback from stakeholders.
• Strong ethical standards, problem-solving skills, and ability to offer constructive feedback.
• A focus on personal development and improving workflows.
• Experience in collaborating across different locations and time zones.

This position requires in-office work at our office in Zurich for 3 days a week.

About DFINITY and the Internet Computer:

The Internet Computer, brought to life by the DFINITY Foundation in May 2021, is a highly scalable general-purpose blockchain technology. The DFINITY team, comprising experts in cryptography, distributed systems, and programming languages, is dedicated to developing and continuously enhancing a 'world computer' capable of hosting various Web3 projects.

DFINITY was established in 2016 by entrepreneur Dominic Williams and gained support from key figures in the Ethereum community. Top institutions such as Andreessen Horowitz have also backed the Internet Computer in an effort to advance Web3 technologies.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants of all backgrounds without bias.