Remote Software Engineering Lead - Lace

Description:

• IOG is a technology company focused on blockchain research and development, known for its scientific approach to blockchain development.
• The company emphasizes peer-reviewed research and formal methods to ensure security, scalability, and sustainability.
• The Software Engineering Lead is responsible for the quality of engineering practices within a product team and the development of those skills within the team.
• The role involves identifying cross-team improvements, coaching team members, and leading team achievements through continuous feedback and learning opportunities.
• The Software Engineering Lead will write high-quality code, work with cutting-edge research and technology, and communicate effectively with software architects, product managers, and other team members.
• Responsibilities include following agile software development practices, working independently, reviewing specifications, contributing to algorithm design, writing clean and efficient code, and covering code with tests.
• The Lead will also mentor junior team members, be responsible for project decisions and architecture, and address team issues openly.

Requirements:

• A degree in Computer Science is desirable but not essential.
• Candidates must have 5+ years of software engineering experience in languages such as Haskell, Javascript, Scala, or Rust.
• Experience with Git and Git workflow is required.
• Practical experience with Agile software development methods is necessary.
• Knowledge of functional and object-oriented programming paradigms is essential.
• Candidates should be able to write idiomatic code that meets acceptance criteria and write sufficient tests for code coverage.
• Documentation of code and APIs must be concise and unambiguous.
• Candidates should be able to break down tasks into manageable subtasks and report completion to managers.
• Adherence to software engineering principles such as modularity and incremental development is expected.
• The candidate should act as a project leader, aiding team members in achieving project goals.

Benefits:

• The position offers remote work flexibility.
• There is a laptop reimbursement program.
• New starters receive a package to buy hardware essentials like headphones and monitors.
• Learning and development opportunities are provided to enhance skills.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) is included in the benefits package.