Senior Software Engineer, Generalist

Anza • New York, NY

4h • $180,000 - $300,000

About The Position

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in fortifying Anza's Agave client and the broader Solana network. This involves analyzing and debugging existing code, working with vertical subject-matter experts to understand goals, and designing and benchmarking new solutions to meet performance and reliability requirements. Your work will directly contribute to the robustness and reliability of our blockchain infrastructure, ensuring it remains secure against emerging threats and scalable to accommodate future growth.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience and 3+ years of hands-on experience with core infrastructure software and distributed systems.
• Strong proficiency in systems programming languages such as Rust or C++.
• Experience with consensus algorithms, distributed systems, and blockchain technology is highly desirable.
• Ability to analyze complex systems, identify potential issues, and develop effective, flexible solutions.
• Knowledge of common security threats and best practices in securing consensus processes.
• Actively consuming research papers, designing, and investigating new solutions.
• Experience with performance profiling and optimization techniques.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Linux, systems automation tools, and systems architecture.
• Understanding of networking, architecture, and principles underlying distributed systems.
• A knack for designing secure protocols, software, and algorithms that minimize trust requirements.
• Self-driven, research oriented, and the ability to learn independently.
• Active participation in Bitcoin/Ethereum/Blockchain projects or the open-source community is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance our technical infrastructure, focusing on the Agave client within the Solana ecosystem.
• Design and implement testing frameworks and methodologies that simulate adversarial attacks, identifying vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.
• Gather and analyze metrics to identify performance bottlenecks.
• Work with subject matter experts to understand code component performance requirements and goals, both present and future.
• Design, implement, and benchmark solutions to improve performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect solutions that prioritize reliability, scalability, security, and optimal performance of the Solana network.
• Contribute to the entire software development lifecycle, from concept and design to deployment, ensuring smooth transitions between development, staging, and production environments.
• Craft detailed documentation and architecture designs to foster consistent standards and knowledge sharing across teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level