Software Engineering • Senior

Who you are

You have 5+ years of software engineering experience, particularly in building and maintaining distributed systems. Your expertise in blockchain technology allows you to understand the nuances of consensus mechanisms and network resilience. You are comfortable with peer-to-peer networking and have a strong grasp of performance optimization techniques. Your background includes working with formal models and verification, which helps you tackle complex scalability challenges. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working with cross-functional teams to drive impactful solutions. You are passionate about creating equitable access to financial systems and are excited about the potential of blockchain technology.

What you'll do

In this role, you will design and build key components of Stellar Core, ensuring the software is robust, scalable, and extensible. You will collaborate with other engineers to develop new architectures and subsystems that enhance the performance of the Stellar network. Your responsibilities will include implementing features that improve network decentralization and resilience against node failures. You will also engage in simulation and verification processes to confirm emergent properties of the system. As part of a mission-driven team, you will contribute to the growth and scaling of the Stellar ecosystem, addressing a wide variety of technical challenges.

What we offer

Stellar Development Foundation provides a supportive and inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that has a real-world impact on financial systems. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value curiosity and a growth mindset. Our team is dedicated to fostering professional development and collaboration, ensuring that you can thrive in your role.