Software Engineer, Infrastructure

Design and implement core blockchain infrastructure for Espresso’s ledger and roll-up systems, including transaction processing, communication, consensus, storage, and cryptography components.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement core blockchain infrastructure in Rust
• Develop and maintain transaction processing components
• Implement communication, consensus, and storage systems for the ledger
• Integrate and use the cryptography library in system components
• Take engineering projects from concept and design to production
• Collaborate with engineering leaders and product managers to create roadmaps
• Follow software engineering and security best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a relevant field, or equivalent experience
• Experience shipping and taking engineering projects to production
• Experience with distributed systems and/or blockchain systems
• Experience with P2P networking and consensus
• Understanding of software engineering and security best practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Rust or similar strongly typed languages such as C++, Haskell, or OCaml
• Experience working on blockchain infrastructure such as a layer-1 blockchain
• Passion for writing correct code

Benefits

• Fully remote with flexible hours
• Equity package
• Regular international team off-sites
• Unlimited vacation policy
• Top-tier health, dental and vision coverage for US employees
• Work alongside experienced crypto professionals