Backend Engineer

LayerZero Labs • Vancouver, BC

2d • $120,000 - $200,000

About The Position

We're seeking a talented Backend Engineer to join our team at LayerZero, where you'll play a pivotal role in revolutionizing blockchain interoperability and shaping the future of decentralized applications. As a Backend Engineer, you'll spearhead the development of robust and scalable backend systems that power our web3 technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of experience in backend development, building and maintaining scalable, production-grade systems.
• Conviction in your architecture/designs/ideas but are open minded to share and build solutions with others.
• Experience with AWS services, particularly related to deploying, managing, and scaling applications.
• Proficiency in backend development languages, such as Typescript.
• Experience working with workflow engines.

Nice To Haves

• Background in blockchain technology.
• Previous experience with blockchain technologies, smart contracts, and decentralized finance is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the development of robust and scalable backend systems that power our web3 technologies.
• Build complex backend systems.
• Write clean, scalable, and well-tested code.
• Take initiative and solve problems independently in a fast-paced start-up environment.
• Push code that supports tens of billions of dollars of daily transactional volume.
• Learn new technologies and design patterns.
• Navigate up and down a deep technical stack.
• Solve problems.
• Articulate complex technical concepts clearly and succinctly.
• Utilize excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Financial benefits
• Other benefits
• Equity
• Other forms of compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree