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Kava Labs is hiring for Backend Senior Software Engineer for the Kava lending platform, Kava's blockchain solution enabling decentralized stable coins, bonds, and lending for crypto users. This is a full-time remote position. Candidates can apply from time zones ranging from PST (USA Pacific), to CET (Central Europe). We are a 100% distributed workforce with teams in the US, Asia-Pacific, and Europe.

What You Will Do.

• Write financial applications using a blockchain application framework written in GoLang called the Cosmos SDK.
• Develop interoperability software for the communication between blockchains (IBC relayer, BEP 3 Deputy).
• Collaborate with senior backend engineers to design applications and developer tools in Golang that are used by Kava developers or users of the Kava DeFi platform.
• Familiarize yourself with the kava codebase and related components of the Cosmos-SDK and ability to communicate complex engineering concepts to the senior backend team and leadership.
• Collaborate with applications (Frontend) team on ad hoc projects.

Who You Are

• Minimum of 3+ years experience in Software Development
• 1+ years minimum experience in Golang, Java, Rust and/or C++ (Required: has experience using Typescript daily)
• Experience owning 2 day - 1 week deliverables - collaborating with senior engineers to design and plan estimation, testing, and coordination for team projects and feature delivery
• You have solid engineering fundamentals, a Computer Science degree is nice to have
• Basic understanding of Frontend concepts/Fullstack concepts is a nice to have
• You are comfortable working in an open source environment, your work is out there for everyone to see and scrutinize
• You are meticulous and detail oriented. This is financial software, it’s of utmost importance that it is secure.
• You have an interest in blockchain, crypto, and decentralized technologies. A willingness to learn is a must.

Interview Process

• Recruiting Call - 30 minutes
• TDD Session - 45 minutes
• Live Coding Exercise - 1 hour
• Systems and Design - 1 hour
• Debugging - 1 hour

What We Offer.

• Work in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
• A learning environment where you can deep-dive into the frontier of blockchain technologies and make an impact to active users
• Competitive salary
• Competitive stock options
• Token grants for exploration, investment, and/or profit
• Monthly stipend for health and wellness
• Flexible vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
• Medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance
• 401(k) with match
• A remote work environment with an international and diverse team

Disclaimer

Benefits, perks and policies are subject to change and eligibility may vary based on location.

About Kava Labs.

Kava Labs is focused on democratizing financial services and making them openly accessible to anyone, anywhere in the world. We started out by building the Kava blockchain, a foundational platform designed to provide the most safe, secure, and reliable experience for accessing Decentralized Financial (DeFi) apps and services. Today that platform manages over $1B in assets on behalf of users and is growing rapidly.

We are a remote-first, globally distributed team that values first principle thinking, experimentation, and learning to ensure long-term success. We are not dogmatic in our approach, but we are relentless in our pursuit to create impactful technology for the future.

We have a diverse set of backgrounds, skills, and cultures but we’re all united in our passion for building new open financial infrastructure — together so that our efforts will make a real impact and create lasting change in the world.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Kava is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. and celebrates the diversity of its growing team.

Recruitment agencies and consultants may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. Kava Labs does not accept unsolicited agency resumes, and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Kava Labs.