Senior Software Engineer, Blockchain Platform Nodes
Core
Senior Software Engineer optimizing performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency of blockchain node infrastructure across 55+ protocols.
Role type
Senior IC systems engineer (blockchain infrastructure)
Builds
High-performance, reliable blockchain node stack and observability systems
Domain
Cryptocurrency / Blockchain / Distributed Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Systems-level performance analysis, distributed systems operations, backend programming (Go), infrastructure cost optimization, SLO/SLI definition, protocol upgrade validation
Preferred skills
Blockchain node operations, consensus protocols, crypto infrastructure, generative AI integration
Technologies
Go, pprof, Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana
Responsibilities
Diagnose root causes of resource consumption and implement system-level fixes; Build observability, health-check, and automated failover capabilities; Drive right-sizing initiatives to balance cost efficiency with reliability; Partner with protocol integration and wallet teams; Lead definition and implementation of SLOs and SLIs; Support protocol upgrades with a performance-first lens
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC