Blockchain Senior Software Engineer

About Chainflip Labs

Chainflip Labs is at the forefront of revolutionizing cross-chain swaps, enabling seamless transactions across different blockchains without the need for wrapped tokens or traditional bridging. Our protocol leverages cutting-edge technologies like MPC (Multi-Party Computation) and TSS (Threshold Signature Schemes) to facilitate secure and efficient swaps. With a dedicated team based in Berlin and remote workers across Europe and Australia, we are committed to creating a decentralized, trustless protocol that challenges centralized exchanges.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Protocol Team. This team is responsible for developing the core components of the Chainflip protocol, including the Chainflip Node and the Chainflip Engine. The Chainflip Node is a substrate-based blockchain node, while the Chainflip Engine handles communication with external blockchains. Our codebase is primarily written in Rust, and while experience with Rust is beneficial, we welcome talented engineers from any language background who are willing to adopt Rust as their primary language.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Chainflip Node and Engine, ensuring robust and efficient cross-chain transactions.
• Collaborate with a team of engineers to design and implement new features and improvements.
• Debug and resolve complex issues within distributed systems.
• Ensure the protocol's security and reliability by covering all edge cases and error paths.
• Contribute to the evolution of a large and complex codebase, particularly in Rust.
• Engage in testing, releasing, and maintaining compatibility of the live system.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Strong background in building and debugging distributed systems.
• Experience managing large and complex codebases, preferably in Rust.
• Familiarity with testing and releasing live systems with real users.
• Knowledge of blockchain technologies and decentralized systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.

Who Should Apply?

This role is ideal for candidates with over 6 years of development experience, a passion for decentralization and blockchain technology, and a desire to work in a dynamic and innovative environment. We value diverse experiences and encourage applicants who bring unique perspectives to apply, even if they don't meet every requirement.

Benefits

• Equity / Tokens: We invest in our employees as they invest in us.
• Public Transport: Enjoy a "Deutschland Ticket" subscription.
• Stay Active: Urban Sports Club membership.
• Learning: Annual budget for personal development.
• Language Courses: Sponsored courses to go multilingual.
• Loyalty Rewards: Extra holidays for every year at Chainflip.
• Team Vibes: Participate in team events, sports, and music streams.

Application Process

Submit your CV for review. The process includes a screening call, a technical chat, a take-home challenge, and an interview with team members, including the CTO and CEO. We aim to complete the process within a week.

Equal Opportunity

Chainflip is committed to equal employment opportunities and values diversity in our team. We provide accommodations during the application process and evaluate candidates based on their skills and potential, without regard to personal characteristics.

Join us in Berlin or work remotely from Europe, and be part of a team that's shaping the future of blockchain technology.