Senior Backend Engineer, Nitro

📋 Description

• Develop core backend infrastructure: Design, build, and maintain systems that support blockchain
• Solve distributed systems challenges: Address complex engineering problems involving reliability
• Optimize performance: Identify bottlenecks, conduct rigorous experiments, and implement
• Strengthen security: Apply a security-first mindset throughout development, proactively identifying
• Collaborate across teams: Work closely with research, product, and blockchain engineering teams to
• Take ownership of outcomes: Drive projects from investigation through implementation, seek

🎯 Requirements

• Backend engineering experience: Extensive production experience with a programming language that
• Strong engineering track record: Demonstrated contributions to significant products or systems
• Security-focused development: Experience identifying and addressing potential threats and
• Ownership and initiative: Ability to take responsibility for technical outcomes, explore new
• Technical curiosity: An active interest in emerging technologies and a commitment to continuous
• Communication and collaboration: Clear, direct, and transparent communication skills, with

🎁 Benefits

• Remote-first work environment: Join a globally distributed team, with an office available in New
• Professional development reimbursement: Financial support for industry conferences, certifications
• Healthcare coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance in the United States and certain other
• Retirement savings: 401(k) plan with company matching for eligible US employees.
• Wellness stipend: Financial support for employee wellness.
• Home office support: Home office setup and ergonomic equipment program.