Staff Software Engineer, Banking & Capital Markets

Staff Software Engineer, Banking & Capital Markets

Location: Remote (Athens, Attiki, Greece)

Job Type: Full-time

About Chainlink Labs:

Chainlink Labs is the primary contributing developer of Chainlink, the decentralized computing platform powering the verifiable web. Chainlink is the industry-standard platform for providing access to real-world data, off-chain computation, and secure cross-chain interoperability across any blockchain. Chainlink Labs collaborates with some of the world’s largest financial institutions, such as Swift, DTCC, and ANZ, as well as top Web3 teams like Aave, Compound, GMX, Maker, and Synthetix. Chainlink Labs was ranked in Newsweek’s 100 Most Loved Workplaces in both the United States and the United Kingdom in 2023.

The Engineering Team:

At Chainlink Labs, the engineering team works on decentralized applications and blockchain technology at scale. The Chainlink Network holds >70% market share in the oracle space, solving real-world problems by enabling smart contracts to securely interact with off-chain data and computation.

We value highly skilled engineers who collaborate to tackle complex challenges, deliver impactful products, and grow as builders. Join us and help shape the future of blockchain technology and decentralized finance (DeFi).

About The Role:

As a Staff Software Engineer in the Banking & Capital Markets division at Chainlink Labs, you will work closely with other senior engineers, distributed systems experts, and security professionals to build highly scalable, secure, and reliable software for decentralized infrastructure. You'll have the chance to contribute to the development of Chainlink's core products and work on projects that change how smart contracts function at a fundamental level.

Your Impact:

• Design & Build API: Create a new API for companies to connect to Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP).
• Learn Blockchain Ecosystem: Gain experience with underlying blockchain technologies like Solana, Avalanche, Polygon, and Ethereum.
• Smart Contracts: Contribute to building core products using Smart Contracts with Solidity.
• Risk Mitigation: Think creatively about potential attack vectors and failures, model them, and develop solutions in test environments.
• Core Node Software: Model and develop recovery behaviors for Chainlink’s core node software.
• Distributed Systems: Work on implementing resilient distributed systems to ensure high reliability in diverse blockchain environments.

Requirements:

• Experience: At least 9+ years of professional software development experience (Software Engineers, Senior Software Engineers, and Technical Leads are encouraged to apply).
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in Golang or any other strongly-typed programming language (preferred).
• Education: A B.S. or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience with Web Applications: Experience developing web applications, backend APIs, and knowledge of systems design.
• Interest in Blockchain: A strong interest in blockchain and Web 3.0 technologies.
• Remote Work Experience: Comfortable working remotely as part of a distributed team.
• Communication: Ability to write and communicate effectively.

About You:

• You are excited by the opportunity to work on cutting-edge blockchain technologies and decentralized infrastructure.
• You have experience in distributed systems and are passionate about building resilient, scalable software.
• You enjoy problem-solving and thinking about complex scenarios like potential attack vectors and failure recovery.
• You have a collaborative and proactive approach to software engineering.

Additional Details:

• This is a remote-based position.
• Work Hours: You are expected to overlap some working hours with Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Commitment to Equal Opportunity:

Chainlink Labs is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need when applying for a role or during the recruitment process, please contact them via the provided form.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly experienced Staff Software Engineer interested in working with blockchain technologies and shaping the future of decentralized infrastructure. If you're passionate about decentralized finance and cross-chain interoperability, this could be a great role for you!

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