| Job Position | Company | Posted | Location | Salary | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Logos | New York, NY, United States | $70k - $85k | |||
Waku | Prague, Czech Republic | $70k - $85k | |||
Windranger Labs | Singapore, Remote | $84k - $110k | |||
Monad | New York, NY, United States | $72k - $75k | |||
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Coinbase | United States | $147k - $174k | |||
Gelato | Zug, Switzerland | $87k - $115k | |||
Remotebase | Pakistan | $90k - $100k | |||
Enya Labs | Palo Alto, CA, United States | $72k - $75k | |||
Offchain Labs | Remote | $33k - $75k | |||
Consensys | Remote | $157k - $293k | |||
Connext | Remote | $85k - $109k | |||
Calyptus | New York, NY, United States | $72k - $88k | |||
Matter Labs | Remote | $89k - $102k | |||
OKX | Singapore, Singapore | $54k - $80k | |||
Waku | Madrid, Spain | $36k - $90k |
About Waku
We are building Waku (Waku.org) as a public good infrastructure. Waku is the messaging layer of Web3.
It is a decentralized, censorship-resistant, privacy-preserving communication network that enables anyone to send and receive messages without worrying about surveillance or deplatforming.
We are developing 3 open source implementations of Waku:
- Nwaku. https://github.com/waku-org/nwaku: the reference implementation and service node
- Js-waku, https://github.com/waku-org/js-waku: for the browser
- Go-waku: https://github.com/waku-org/go-waku: to integrate as a library in native applications
We are enabling Ethereum builders to create new projects with a fully decentralized architecture, think dApp to Wallet notifications, NFT marketplaces, censorship-resistant chat, layer-2 decentralization and more.
We are looking for a Software Engineer who is passionate about Ethereum, and decentralization. And who would relish the opportunity to champion Waku to other Web3 projects and developers.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement and document Waku Golang libraries (go-waku)
- Maintain, improve, troubleshoot Waku React Native, the React Native wrapper of go-waku
- Implement new protocols as defined by the Research Team
- Investigate and fix issues in go-waku and upstream libraries such as go-libp2p
- Optimize go-waku and upstream libraries for the mobile/React Native
- Support dApp developers in using go-waku and Waku Golang libraries
You ideally will have
- Experience building applications with complex logic, cutting edge technology or applied research
- Ability to learn new concepts and technologies quickly, you are a polyglot
- Open to maintaining a native library for React Native
- Experience building libraries in Golang, for network and mobile environments
- Good communication skills (written and conversational)
- Strong alignment to our principles: https://status.im/about/#our-principles
Bonus points if
- You are already familiar with the Ethereum community
- You have experience with go-libp2p or other libp2p implementations
- You have experience with C-Bindings & Cgo
- You are in Web3 or blockchain development
- You have experience working for an open source organization
- You have experience working async
[Don’t worry if you don’t meet all of these criteria, we’d still love to hear from you anyway if you think you’d be a great fit for this role. Just explain to us why in your cover letter].
Hiring Process
- Intro call with our People Ops team
- Interview with member of the Waku team
- Pair programming session with member of the Waku team
- Interview with Program Lead
Compensation
The expected compensation range for this role is $70,000 - $85,000 (negotiable, dependent on how we assess your skills and experience throughout our interview process).
We are happy to pay in any mix of fiat/crypto.
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Impact on User Experience: For end-users, Layer 2 solutions can greatly improve the experience by reducing transaction fees and increasing transaction speeds.
- 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.