Remote Backend Jobs in Web3

ABOUT EIGEN LABS Eigen Labs is more than just a leading name in the blockchain space. We’re the driving force behind EigenLayer, a game-changing solution that revolutionizes crypto-economic security. Imagine a world where blockchain projects break free from the shackles of the scaling trilemma and capital limitations.  We’re building a platform to deliver security to novel distributed applications. In today's blockchain ecosystem, each service is typically secured by its own tokenized trust-network. With EigenLayer, services can build upon the established security of the Ethereum trust network, unlocking untold scalability while maintaining security and decentralization. THE ROLE EigenPods are smart contracts managed by users, designed to facilitate the monitoring and managing of balance and withdrawal statuses on EigenLayer. As a Senior Software Engineer you will facilitate the end-to-end development life cylce of EigenPOD offchain components, drive the success of EigenLayer's native restaking offerings and collaborate with our protocol team to ensure seamless integration of systems with EigenLayer. Native Restaking is now more than half of our TVL on mainnet and future growth provides exciting opportunities to impact complex mission critical projects. If you’re looking to collaborate with a talented team of engineers, driving innovation and inventing groundbreaking technologies, we look forward to hearing from you! WHAT YOU WILL DO 

Serve as a technical subject matter expert on our most demanding projects, increasing our productivity and effectiveness by sharing your deep knowledge and experience. Work with company leadership to influence and define strategy, product roadmaps, and platform experiences. Write and maintain code to generate proofs of beacon chain events Design APIs for optimal webapp consumption Leverage innovative approaches such as zero knowledge proofs and batch processing to enhance cost efficiency and customer experience Stay up to date with EIPs that affect native restaking Work with and evaluate vendors, efficiently implement/utilize their solutions, ensure data quality and uptime accountability, and provide feedback.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

BS in Computer Science or related technical field (e.g., physics or mathematics) 5+ years of backend distributed systems experience  2+ years of full life cycle development with Go Exposure to AWS cloud technologies Deep understanding of the Ethereum protocol, Ethereum staking and beacon chain Proven track record of leading backend development projects, centered on web2 components and API design, into production Experience working on highly scalable and rapidly evolving software systems

NICE TO HAVES

Working experience with Ethereum consensus clients, or other blockchain protocols Strong understanding of smart contracts Native restaking and/or liquid staking knowledge

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $225,000 - $250,000 is the annual base salary. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, EigenLabs provides various employee benefits, including: 

Employer-covered Medical, Dental, and Vision plans 401k  Unlimited Paid Time Off 12 weeks of fully paid maternity and paternity leave 

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