Software Engineer (Backend Rust)
At a glance
Mid-level Backend Engineering role at N1. New York · full-time · $120,000–$260,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build core backend components for the network, with attention to networking, reliability and scalability
- Write Rust software and take components through testing, debugging and production deployment
- Maintain and improve engineering practices across the open-source project
What you bring
- A computer science or related technical degree, or equivalent practical experience
- Experience designing, testing and implementing backend systems that scale
- Systems programming experience and work with a low-level language such as Rust, C or C++
- A record of shipping reliable software changes used by people
Who this fits
This role suits a mid-level backend engineer with systems programming experience who can work independently and collaboratively. The position is full-time and based in New York.
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
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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