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Offchain LabsOffchain LabsUnited States

Senior Backend Engineer

Develop core backend infrastructure for Arbitrum, Ethereum's leading scaling solution. Tackle distributed systems challenges, optimize performance, ensure security and scalability using concurrency languages like Go, Rust, or C++.

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About the role

Responsibilities

  • Work on the core infrastructure powering Arbitrum, the leading Ethereum scaling solution.
  • Tackle complex distributed systems challenges.
  • Optimize performance.
  • Contribute to the security and scalability of Arbitrum.
  • Collaborate closely with research, product, and blockchain engineering teams.

Requirements

  • Extensive production experience with a programming language that supports concurrency (e.g. Go, C++, or Rust).
  • Strong sense of ownership, driving innovative solutions through rigorous experimentation.
  • Up to speed on the latest technologies.
  • Open, transparent communication style and experience working in tight collaboration.
  • Open to feedback and self-improvement.
  • Help beyond immediate day-to-day work.
  • Significant contributions to products in your career.
  • Security-focused mindset, watching for threats and vulnerabilities.

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with WebAssembly, particularly high performant and secure production code.
  • Passion for, curiosity about, or experience with Blockchain technology.
  • Experience with compilers, architecting systems, and developing SDKs.

Perks

  • Remote-first global workforce + NY office.
  • Annual company offsite + team onsites.
  • Professional reimbursement program.
  • Medical, dental & vision coverage (US + some other countries).
  • 401k retirement plan + company match (US only).
  • Wellness stipend.
  • Home office set up / ergonomic equipment program.

Skills

GoRustC++WebassemblyBlockchainDistributed SystemsEthereumCompilersSDKs

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