Staff Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have a strong background in software engineering with a focus on distributed systems — your experience includes designing and implementing scalable technologies that can handle high loads and ensure resilience against failures. You are familiar with blockchain technology and understand the principles of consensus algorithms, which are crucial for maintaining the integrity of decentralized networks.

You possess hands-on experience with peer-to-peer networking and have a solid grasp of performance optimization techniques — you know how to analyze and improve processing performance to enhance the overall efficiency of distributed systems. Your problem-solving skills are complemented by your ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, where you can share insights and learn from others.

You are passionate about creating equitable access to financial systems through technology — your motivation aligns with the mission of the Stellar Development Foundation to foster growth in the blockchain ecosystem. You are comfortable working with formal models and verification processes, and you enjoy tackling complex scalability challenges.

Desirable

Experience with formal verification methods or simulation techniques would be a plus — you understand how to confirm emergent properties in distributed systems and can apply these concepts to real-world scenarios. Familiarity with incentive mechanisms for network participants is also beneficial, as it plays a key role in the success of decentralized networks.

What you'll do

As a Staff Software Engineer at Stellar Development Foundation, you will design and build key components of Stellar Core, which is essential for maintaining the Stellar ledger and achieving global consensus. Your work will involve implementing features that enhance the performance of the network, ensuring that it can scale effectively as usage grows.

You will collaborate with a diverse team of engineers to address various challenges related to decentralization and resilience — your contributions will help improve the network's ability to withstand node failures and potential attacks. You will also focus on developing robust incentive mechanics that encourage participation from network users, which is vital for the health of the ecosystem.

Your role will require you to engage with cutting-edge blockchain technology, and you will have the opportunity to influence the direction of the Stellar network as it evolves. You will be expected to stay updated on industry trends and best practices, applying this knowledge to your work to ensure that Stellar remains at the forefront of blockchain innovation.

What we offer

Stellar Development Foundation provides a collaborative and inclusive work environment where you can thrive as a software engineer. You will have the chance to work on impactful projects that contribute to the mission of creating equitable access to financial systems globally. The organization values diversity and is committed to fostering a culture of respect and inclusion.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to professional development opportunities that will help you grow your skills and advance your career. The team is passionate about blockchain technology and is dedicated to making a difference in the world through their work. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement — your unique perspective could be a valuable addition to our team.