Description:

Join Ephemera as a Staff level Distributed Systems Engineer to build the future of onchain messaging.
You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining highly reliable, scalable, and secure distributed systems.
Engage in open-source communities and represent Ephemera effectively in public forums.
Contribute to the xmtpd project, which serves as the new decentralized backend for the XMTP network.

Requirements:

You must have a minimum of 7-10+ years of professional experience as a software engineer.
Experience in designing, building, and operating distributed, fault-tolerant systems is required.
Proficiency in Golang and/or Rust is strongly preferred.
Prior involvement in open-source projects and public communications is necessary.
An interest or experience in Web3 technologies is expected.
Nice-to-have qualifications include experience with streaming or real-time data systems, contributing to a Layer 1 or Layer 2 blockchain, and knowledge of messaging systems and protocols.

You will receive a generous and competitive compensation package with a salary range between $200k-$250k base, depending on experience and location.
The position offers a remote-first environment with semi-yearly gatherings to connect in real life.
Fully paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance is provided.
Parental Leave is included.
You will receive IT Equipment and a WFH setup.
A monthly Wellness and Lifestyle stipend will be available.
A personal assistant will be provided.
Unlimited Time Off is offered.