About Stellar Development Foundation
Transforming cross-border payments with Stellar technology
Key Highlights
- Open-source protocol for digital currency transfers
- Headquartered in San Francisco, California
- Partnerships with IBM and MoneyGram
- Facilitated millions of transactions globally
Stellar, headquartered in San Francisco, California, is an open-source decentralized protocol designed to facilitate low-cost transfers between digital currencies and fiat money. With a focus on cross-border transactions, Stellar enables seamless currency exchanges and has partnered with major finan...
🎁 Benefits
Stellar offers competitive compensation packages, including equity options and flexible remote work policies. Employees enjoy generous PTO, parental l...
🌟 Culture
Stellar fosters a collaborative culture focused on transparency and inclusivity, encouraging innovation and community involvement. The team values ope...
Software Engineering • Senior
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Stellar Development Foundation is hiring a Senior Software Engineer specializing in C++ to design and evolve Stellar Core, the backbone of the Stellar blockchain network. You'll work on high-impact distributed systems and tackle complex challenges in blockchain technology. This role requires expertise in C++ and experience with distributed systems.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of experience in software engineering, particularly with C++ — you've designed and built robust systems that are scalable and efficient. Your background includes working with distributed systems, and you understand the intricacies of blockchain technology and its applications in creating equitable access to financial systems.
You are passionate about tackling complex challenges and pushing the boundaries of technology — whether it's optimizing peer-to-peer networking or enhancing system resilience against attacks, you thrive on making impactful contributions. Your experience with formal verification and simulations will be invaluable as you work on validating security and scalability in high-performance environments.
What you'll do
As a Senior Software Engineer at Stellar, you will design and build key components of Stellar Core, which powers the Stellar Network. You will collaborate with a mission-driven team to enhance the performance and decentralization of the blockchain, ensuring that it meets the needs of developers and institutions worldwide. Your role will involve tackling meaningful challenges that contribute to the long-term health of the network, including designing incentive mechanisms and improving consensus models.
You will also engage in optimizing the system's architecture and performance, ensuring that it can handle the demands of a growing ecosystem. Your contributions will directly impact the functionality and reliability of the Stellar blockchain, making it a critical part of the global financial system.
What we offer
Stellar Development Foundation is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in shaping the future of finance through innovative blockchain technology and make a difference in the world.
We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement — your passion for technology and commitment to our mission are what truly matter.
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