Senior Software Engineer (Backend Rust)
At a glance
Senior Backend Engineering role at N1. New York · full-time · $120,000–$260,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build the network’s core backend components, with particular attention to networking, reliability and scale
- Use Rust to create, test, debug and ship production-ready backend software
- Maintain and improve engineering practices across the open-source project
What you bring
- At least five years designing, testing and implementing backend systems built to scale
- A computer science degree, a related technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience
- Experience with systems programming and a low-level language such as Rust, C or another listed language
- A track record of writing dependable software and deploying changes used by real people
Who this fits
This senior backend role suits someone who can work independently and collaboratively in a fast-moving environment. The job is based in New York, and the stated base salary range is $120,000 to $260,000 per year.
From the employer
About N1:
N1 is the first hyper-performant and horizontally scalable blockchain network designed to enable trustless computing at internet scale.
N1 is comprised of a team spanning backgrounds from Harvard, CMU, DFINITY, VMWare, Galaxy Digital, and more, and is backed by top-tier institutions like Founders Fund, Kraken Ventures, SALT, Amber Group, and more.
Position Overview:
As a key member of the software engineering team, you will spearhead the development of the core backend components for our blockchain network, focusing on networking, reliability, and scalability. Your primary responsibilities will entail designing and coding core backend software components primarily in Rust, leveraging your extensive experience to ensure the creation, testing, debugging, and deployment of production-grade components. Your role will involve maintaining and enhancing high-quality software engineering practices within a prominent open-source project.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of experience in designing, testing, and implementing scalable backend systems
Experience with a low level programming language like Rust, C, C++, Zig
Experience in systems programming. Strong signals include experience writing compilers, operating systems, kernels, machine simulators
Experience writing correct, reliable software. Must have worked on and deployed software changes to software used by people
Creative, independent, and collaborative team player with the ability to work in a fast paced environment
Active participation in Bitcoin/Ethereum/Blockchain projects or the open-source community is highly desirable
The base salary range for this full-time position is $120k - $260k. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and typical maximum target for new hire salaries for the position of a candidate based in New York at any level. We do hire exceptionally talented professionals with decades of experience in their field. As such, our range may be higher than what is displayed. Our base salary ranges are determined by experience and location, and we hire at all levels for multiple roles. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, job-related skills demonstrated during the interviews, working experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include equity, tokens, or benefits.
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