Description:

Offchain Labs is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their remote team.
The company is focused on creating a decentralized, secure, and transparent future through blockchain technology.
The role involves working on the core infrastructure powering Arbitrum, the leading Ethereum scaling solution.
Responsibilities include tackling complex distributed systems challenges, optimizing performance, and contributing to the security and scalability of Arbitrum.
The position requires close collaboration with research, product, and blockchain engineering teams.
Candidates should be thinkers and doers who embrace new challenges and seek innovative solutions.
The company values transparency, trust, and decentralization of control.

Requirements:

Candidates must possess extensive production experience with a programming language that supports concurrency, such as Go, C++, or Rust.
A strong sense of ownership in work is essential, driving candidates to find innovative solutions through rigorous experimentation.
Candidates should stay updated on the latest technologies and possess an open, transparent, and direct communication style.
Experience working collaboratively with teammates is required, along with a willingness to accept feedback and seek self-improvement.
Candidates should look for ways to contribute beyond their immediate responsibilities.
Significant contributions to previous products and a security-focused mindset are necessary.
Familiarity with WebAssembly, experience with compilers, and a passion for blockchain technology are considered nice to have.

The position offers a remote-first global workforce with an option for a New York office.
Employees can participate in an annual company offsite and team onsites.
A professional reimbursement program is available to facilitate attendance at industry conferences, certifications, and more.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage is provided for employees in the US and some other countries.
A 401k retirement plan with company match is available for US employees.
A wellness stipend is included to support employee well-being.
The company offers a home office setup and ergonomic equipment program.