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The Boundary Node Engineering Team at DFINITY is responsible for the edge infrastructure of the Internet Computer. This includes operating the HTTP gateways and API boundary nodes that handle all traffic entering the network. The team ensures that client requests are routed reliably, securely, and efficiently to the appropriate replica nodes and canister smart contracts. Sitting at the intersection of distributed systems, networking, and security, the team plays a vital role in delivering a fast, safe, and seamless experience for users and developers alike. About the Role This position spans the full stack: from low-level systems engineering to Rust-based service development and deployment automation using tools like Ansible. You will be central to maintaining and evolving the Internet Computer’s edge infrastructure, ensuring it operates with high reliability, strong security, and minimal downtime. We are looking for a T-shaped engineer: someone with deep expertise in one or more areas and broad technical range across others. You should be eager to learn, comfortable with ambiguity, and able to collaborate effectively across teams, time zones, and disciplines in a fast-paced environment. Experience and requirements:

Strong software engineering fundamentals with a solid understanding of networking and systems design. Expertise in at least one systems programming language (Rust, C, or C++). Our systems are primarily written in Rust (experience is a plus, but we will help you get up to speed). Proficiency with tools and technologies like Docker, Shell scripting, Bazel, and Ansible. Curiosity and willingness to dig into networking internals and hardware-related aspects. Experience building and maintaining large-scale, production-grade systems, especially those requiring 24x7x365 availability. Experience building monitoring, alerting, and automation for critical systems. A track record of delivering software that developers and end-users love. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. Practical experience and demonstrated skills are valued over formal credentials.

• Please note that this role requires in-office work from our amazing office in Zurich 3+ days per weekAbout DFINITY and the Internet Computer:

DFINITY is a leading contributor to the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP), with a mission to bring the world's compute onto the secure ICP network. Built on its unique third-generation blockchain technology, ICP enables the development and operation of a new generation of unstoppable, tamper-proof, fully decentralized web applications. Its powerful technology can run entire AI models within smart contracts, representing a major advancement for secure AI. Through seamless integration with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other networks, ICP facilitates multi-chain operations for digital assets and web3. Join our team of over 250 talented individuals, including world-renowned cryptographers, distributed systems engineers, programming language experts, and industry leaders, who are shaping the future of the internet and web3.

DFINITY was founded in 2016 by entrepreneur and crypto theoretician, Dominic Williams.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.