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BairesDev

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Storm2

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Consensys

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Backend Engineer

Competitive Salary + Equity

Web3 and NFTs

100% Remote 🌎

We're partnered with a revolutionary NFT SaaS Payment start-up who are aiming to onboard 1bn people to Web3 through their core product offering being software that enables NFTs to be bought, sold, and held without the need of a wallet. They are looking for a talented Backend engineer with a passion for Web3 to join their team. Click the apply button if you're interested!

Responsibilities

  • Develop next generation features for core product with full technical ownership
  • Implement systems to interact with blockchain and smart contracts on Ethereum, Layer 2 networks, Solana, etc
  • Work with small Agile team of software engineers and product managers
  • Develop and maintain high-quality software

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in software development
  • Technical experience in Node, Python, and Postgres (Rust or Solidity experience is preferred but not necessary)
  • Experience/interest in blockchain, cryptocurrency, and NFTs
  • Experience working in start-ups or creating your own projects

Why apply?

  • Fully remote work
  • Competitive Salary + large equity
  • Opportunity to work deep in Web3 space
  • Work directly with CTO

🌎 USA (Remote)

📧 Interested in applying? Please click on the ‘Easy Apply’ button

Storm2 is a specialist FinTech recruitment firm with clients across Europe, APAC and North America. To discuss open opportunities or career options, please visit our website at storm2.com and follow the Storm2 LinkedIn page for the latest jobs and intel.

What is the meaning of Layer 2?

Layer 2 in the context of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology refers to a secondary framework or protocol that is built on top of an existing blockchain system (the main chain or Layer 1)

The primary purpose of Layer 2 solutions is to solve the scalability and speed issues that many blockchains face, especially those that have become popular and heavily used, like Ethereum

Here are the key aspects of Layer 2 solutions:

  1. Scalability Enhancement: They help in scaling the main blockchain by handling transactions off the main chain. This reduces the burden on the main chain, allowing for faster and cheaper transactions.
  2. Types of Layer 2 Solutions: There are various forms of Layer 2 solutions, including state channels, sidechains, plasma chains, and rollups. Each has its own mechanism for interacting with the main chain and handling transactions.
  3. State Channels: These involve two parties engaging in numerous transactions outside of the main chain, which are then consolidated into a single transaction. This is especially useful for situations where multiple transactions occur between the same parties.
  4. Sidechains: These are separate blockchains that are connected to the main chain via a two-way peg. They operate independently and can have their own consensus mechanisms but are secured by the main chain.
  5. Plasma Chains: Plasma chains are similar to sidechains but with a more hierarchical structure. They report back to the main chain regularly and are optimized for mass transaction handling.
  6. Rollups: Rollups process and store transaction data on a sidechain but post transaction data to the main chain. They come in two varieties: optimistic rollups and zk-rollups, each with its own method of transaction verification.
  7. Security Considerations: While Layer 2 solutions are generally secure, they can have different security models compared to the main chain. This is an important consideration for users and developers.
  8. Impact on User Experience: For end-users, Layer 2 solutions can greatly improve the experience by reducing transaction fees and increasing transaction speeds.
  9. Adoption and Development: Many blockchain projects are actively developing Layer 2 solutions to enhance their networks. This is an ongoing area of innovation in the blockchain space.