Anza

Senior Software Engineer, Generalist

New York, New York, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 157 days ago

Distributed SystemsAlgorithmsLinuxResearchCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in fortifying Anza's Agave client and the broader Solana network.
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.
Gather and analyze metrics to identify performance bottlenecks.

Develop, maintain, and enhance our technical infrastructure, focusing on the Agave client within the Solana ecosystem.
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.

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.
Knowledge of common security threats and best practices in securing consensus processes.
Experience with performance profiling and optimization techniques.
What You'll Bring Experience: 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.
Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in systems programming languages such as Rust or C++.
Collaboration and Communication: Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Familiarity with Linux, systems automation tools, and systems architecture.
Here, your work will have a direct impact on the security and scalability of blockchain technology, contributing to the foundation of decentralized applications worldwide.
We're excited to welcome individuals who share our passion for pushing the boundaries of blockchain technology.
If you're ready to take on the challenge and contribute to the next generation of blockchain infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.

Security Mindset: Knowledge of common security threats and best practices in securing consensus processes.
Growth Mindset: Actively consuming research papers, designing, and investigating new solutions.
Performance Optimization: Experience with performance profiling and optimization techniques.
Preferred Qualifications 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.
Why Join Anza?

The salary range for US-based candidates will be determined throughout the interview process depending on experience, skill, and location.
Candidates should anticipate an annual base salary (not including incentive compensation or other benefits) of $180,000 USD to $300,000 USD.

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