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 handle high-performance requirements. You are passionate about blockchain technology and its potential to create equitable access to financial systems, and you thrive in collaborative environments where you can contribute to meaningful projects.

You possess deep knowledge of consensus algorithms and peer-to-peer networking — you've worked on systems that require resilience and decentralization, ensuring that they can withstand node failures and potential attacks. Your analytical skills allow you to engage with formal models and verification processes, and you are comfortable simulating emergent properties to enhance system performance.

You are a hands-on engineer who enjoys tackling complex problems — your expertise in building robust and extensible technologies empowers you to contribute effectively to the Stellar ecosystem. You understand the importance of incentive mechanics for network participants and are eager to innovate in this space.

Desirable

Experience with blockchain technologies or contributions to open-source projects would be a plus. Familiarity with formal verification methods and simulation techniques can set you apart as a candidate.

What you'll do

As a Staff Software Engineer at Stellar Development Foundation, you will design and build key components of Stellar Core, focusing on enhancing the performance and scalability of the Stellar network. You will collaborate with a mission-driven team to implement features that improve peer-to-peer networking and processing performance, ensuring that the network remains resilient and decentralized.

You will engage in the development of robust technologies that empower the Stellar ecosystem, working on challenges that require innovative solutions and a deep understanding of distributed systems. Your role will involve designing systems that can handle high transaction volumes while maintaining security and efficiency.

You will also participate in discussions around incentive mechanics for network participants, contributing to the overall strategy of the Stellar network. Your work will have a direct impact on the growth and scalability of the Stellar blockchain, allowing developers and companies worldwide to build on this open-source platform.

What we offer

Stellar Development Foundation provides a collaborative and inclusive work environment where you can grow your skills and contribute to impactful projects. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge blockchain technology and be part of a team that is dedicated to creating equitable access to the global financial system. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.