About Vac

Vac builds public good protocols for the decentralized web. We do applied research based on which we build protocols, libraries and publications.

The role

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Software Developer in Test with experience in Low Level Programming to join our Vac QA team. As a Test Automation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of distributed systems within Vac and the IFT.

Your responsibilities will include automating comprehensive test plans, as well as contributing to the identification and resolution of complex issues. Leveraging your expertise in programming and systems knowledge, you will help validating the functionality of distributed systems.

Key responsibilities

• Implement (Nim, Rust, TS, Python), and maintain integration tests in collaboration with other QAs and Devs.
• Execute and automate test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate the functionality, performance, and scalability of distributed systems.
• Identify, reproduce, and debug complex issues in distributed systems, working closely with Logos development teams.
• Work with Docker, Kubernetes, and POSIX-like systems.
• Create and maintain scalable test automation frameworks.
• Integrate automated tests into CI pipelines using tools like Github Actions.

You ideally will have

• Solid experience with systems programming languages like Rust, Nim, Go.
• Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and POSIX-like systems.
• Experience with scripting languages like Python.
• Knowledge of tests automation tools, best practices and design patterns.
• Excellent written and conversational communication skills.
• Alignment with our core values and principles.

Bonus points

• Experience with off-the-shelf networking stacks such as libp2p.
• Experience in blockchain technology.
• Experience working for an open-source organization.
• Experience with desktop UI automation.

[Don’t worry if you don’t meet all of these criteria, we’d still love to hear from you anyway if you think you’d be a great fit for this role. Just explain to us why in your cover letter].

Hiring process

The hiring process for this role will be:

1. Interview with our POps team
2. Interview with team member from the Vac QA team
3. Take home assignment & interview with team member from the Vac QA team
4. Interview with Vac team lead

The steps may change along the way if we see it makes sense to adapt the interview stages, so please consider the above as a guideline.

Compensation

The expected compensation range for this role is negotiable, dependent on how we assess your skills and experience throughout our interview process. We are happy to pay in any mix of fiat/crypto.

Who we are

P2P networks are at the heart of decentralized technologies and libp2p has quickly gained popularity as the goto p2p stack.

We, the Vac P2P R&D service unit, have successfully implemented and deployed a full fledged libp2p stack, which is now powering the Nimbus Ethereum 2 client as well as Waku.

Our implementation is written in Nim - an efficient, expressive and elegant programming language. Besides developing nim-libp2p, we conduct applied P2P research and take part in the libp2p specification process.

The role:

As the Lead P2P Engineer, you will spearhead a small team dedicated to advancing the nim-libp2p project and conducting libp2p-related research. Your role involves fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where knowledge sharing and skill development thrive. You will oversee the project lifecycle, ensuring the timely delivery of milestones while actively participating in the libp2p community through discussions and events. Your research will drive advancements in libp2p, leading to practical implementations that contribute to specifications, ensuring they are accessible and usable. You will engage with IFT project teams to gather requirements, aligning project goals with broader organizational objectives.

A deep understanding of the full codebase will enable you to address ad-hoc tasks effectively, acting as a resource for your team to focus on their primary responsibilities.

You will implement libp2p protocols according to existing specifications and further the architecture and development of the nim-libp2p implementation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small team of P2P engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and skill development among team members
• Oversee the nim-libp2p project lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones.
• Actively participate in the libp2p community, contributing to discussions, and events.
• Conduct research to explore advancements in libp2p
• Create practical implementations of research outputs and contribute to libp2p specifications, ensuring they are accessible and usable.
• Engage with IFT project teams to gather requirements and ensure alignment on project goals.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the full codebase to effectively address and resolve ad-hoc tasks and issues.
• Act as a resource for the team, enabling them to focus on their primary responsibilities by handling urgent or unforeseen technical challenges
• Implement libp2p protocols according to existing specifications
• Further architecture and development of the nim-libp2p implementation

You ideally will have

• A passion for decentralization, P2P and privacy-preserving technology
• Strong leadership skills to mentor and guide a team, fostering collaboration and productivity
• Experience in managing projects, including planning, execution, and stakeholder communication
• Ability to handle team dynamics and resolve conflicts effectively
• Excellent communication skills to interact with team members, stakeholders, and the broader community
• Willingness to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities
• Strong engineering background
• In-depth knowledge of peer-to-peer networking protocols
• Experience with low level/strongly typed languages (C/C++/Go/Rust or Java/C#)
• Experience building networking-heavy applications and p2p networking specifically
• Experience implementing core networking protocols such as Websockets and/or Quic
• Familiar with p2p building blocks such as gossiping, routing and discovery (DHTs), and Nat traversal
• Knowledge of security protocols and practices for securing P2P networks and protecting data
• A strong alignment to our mission

Bonus points

• Experience working remotely
• Experience working for an open source organization
• Previous experience with libp2p - preferably as a direct contributor to the codebase or specifications
• Or, experience with other off-the-shelf networking stacks such as devp2p
• Experience with the Nim language

[Don’t worry if you don’t meet all of these criteria, we’d still love to hear from you anyway if you think you’d be a great fit for this role. Just explain to us why in your cover letter].

Interview Process

• Interview with our POps team
• Interview with a member of an IFT BU using nim-libp2p
• Pair programming interview with a member of an IFT BU using nim-libp2p
• Interview with Vac team lead

Compensation>

The expected compensation range for this role is negotiable, dependent on how we assess your skills and experience throughout our interview process. We are happy to pay in any mix of fiat/crypto.

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About us:

We’re a forward-thinking team of seasoned professionals committed to pioneering the development of the next generation of Web3 infrastructure and tooling products.

With a strategic blend of expertise in cryptography, blockchain, fintech, telecommunications, and cybersecurity, we’re committed to driving innovation and setting new standards in the vibrant Web3 space.

We’re a globally distributed team of 60+ dedicated members coming from diverse cultures and backgrounds, united by a shared purpose and mission of shaping the world as a slightly more autonomous, gentler place.

What we do:

We’re the team behind Presto, a robust platform for seamless deployment and management of zkEVM and optimistic rollups, abstracting away complexity for sustainable mainstream blockchain adoption. In addition, our reliable Stakeway infrastructure and deep expertise - secures $1B of digital assets, helping unlock non-custodial staking opportunities for institutional players.

Join us on our mission!

We’re seeking an experienced Blockchain Platform Engineer to join our Presto team and help actively develop our cutting-edge platform product for seamless roll-up deployment and management. In addition to honing your engineering skills (70% coding, 30% DevOps), in this role, you will have the opportunity to learn and excel at the inner workings of different L2 stacks, including Polygon, Optimism, Arbitrum, and more!

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Drive the development (Python, Django) and optimization of the ever-evolving Presto product platform, ensuring pristine performance and customer experience
• Take an active part in contributing to the overall product architecture and propose new functionalities to support innovation at scale
• Deploy smart contracts and devise automation solutions for complex deployment scenarios and utility tasks
• Participate in code reviews and improve code quality by refactoring and increasing test coverage
• Build containerized solutions running in AWS / on bare metal servers, orchestrated by HashiCorp Nomad
• Monitor and upgrade existing rollups to the latest versions
• Participate in (additionally compensated) on-call procedures

Requirements and needed skills:

• Mandatory knowledge of blockchain and smart contract concepts both at the theoretical and code level
• Backend proficiency with Python, Django, REST API, and Celery
• Demonstrated “automate first” mindset with a track record of development/deployment optimization
• Experience designing and deploying containerized applications running in Nomad/Consul cluster; experience working with Docker and cluster management tools
• Experience utilizing monitoring solutions, such as: creating and managing Grafana dashboards, advanced set-up and configuration of Prometheus, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to transfer knowledge in a seemless and engaging manner

Nice to have:

• Active involvement and contributions to open-source developer communities
• DevOps experience and knowledge of AWS, Terraform, Terragrunt, and Ansible
• Experience developing blockchain platforms and a good understanding of cloud/bare metal infrastructure
• Experience working in fast-paced, remote-first startup environments

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure
• High degree of autonomy and opportunity for long-term career growth
• Close collaboration with the teams working on fundamental research and cutting-edge innovation products in Ethereum scaling and broader blockchain technology
• Fully remote and flexible working hours

About us:

We at P2P.org are the largest staking and restaking operator, with a TVL of over $7B 🔝

We are constantly focused on launching new yield products: for example, in Polkadot (adding +15-20% to APR) and Ethereum, where we offer significantly higher APR (+40%) than any other staking operator 💪

We also keep an eye on exciting projects and launch new networks such as TON, Avail, Monad, and Babylon. We strongly believe in Bitcoin and the DeFi ecosystem around it, and we have a dedicated team focused on finding the best yield solutions based on Bitcoin.

We work with partners like BitGo, Crypto.com, Ledger, and ByBit.

We are actively expanding our product line, exploring RWA, data, yield, and service products for exchanges, custodians, and banks.

P2P.org unites talented individuals globally ❤️

Despite our distributed team, we share a passion for decentralized finance - a fairer system for all. We code, learn, create, and connect to shape finance’s future 💰

P2P.org boasts a strong reputation and network. We prioritize customer satisfaction and, as tech enthusiasts, develop innovative solutions that bolster our brand.

About this role 🚀

The Head of Engineering for Staking and Blockchain Software Services will lead our software development efforts to build and maintain a secure, high-performance, and scalable staking platform. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, blockchain foundation relationships, and team leadership. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product, security, and operations, to develop and implement software service solutions that meet the needs of our clients and partners. You will also foster strong relationship and strategic partnerships with Ethereum Foundation and other leading Blockchain foundations.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement a technology-first strategy that achieves business competitive advantage and multi-year evolution and exponential scalability.
• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of staking and blockchain-related products, ensuring high standards of quality, scalability, and security.
• Ensure API services are reliable, resilient, and capable of handling high throughput and complex blockchain stateful cases, with robust authentication and security measures in place.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of software engineers, smart contract developers, and tech managers.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the software development teams.
• End-to-end hiring process, performance management, and competency growth of engineering teams.
• Partner closely with product managers for resource planning and maintaining alignment between technology and product needs.
• Ensure performance and operational excellence by establishing robust monitoring and alerting standards, incident management, and continuously improving platform reliability.
• Oversee engineering processes, manage the technological stack. Drive the adoption of new engineering practices to ensure continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, operations, and security) to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
• Oversee budget planning for engineering, balancing costs with performance and strategic needs.

Community Engagement & Industry Relations

• Engage with the broader blockchain community, particularly key protocols such as Ethereum, to establish p2p.org as a trusted and knowledgeable player in the industry.
• Build and maintain relationships with leading blockchain protocols, contributing to discussions, sharing insights, and staying informed about developments in staking and blockchain infrastructure.
• Represent p2p.org at industry events, conferences, and forums, presenting on technical topics and participating in panels to raise the company’s profile.
• Collaborate with industry partners on joint initiatives, technical integrations, and pilot programs, ensuring alignment with protocol upgrades and ecosystem changes.

You have

• 10+ years of hands-on technical leadership experience across full tech stacks, software design and architecture, software development processes, and multi-year technical strategy evolution to meet challenging and rapidly-growing business objectives.
• 5+ years of experience in building and managing high-performing and innovative software development teams from scratch; including recruiting, developing, and retaining top tech talent.
• Experience designing, building, and scaling API servers, with strong knowledge of RESTful API design principles, security practices, and API performance optimization.
• Exceptional technical experience in designing and building scalable, high-load, fault-tolerant, secure, and highly-available software services and systems.
• Proven senior management of tech managers, tech leads, and tenured senior individual contributors.
• High tech depth and comfortable in diving into complex design and code.
• Proven experience working and challenging product management leaders to align technology resources with product priorities and ensure effective execution and business growth.
• Expertise in setting and driving technical best practices in engineering design/implementation and operational excellence for complex technical products, with extremely strict client SLAs.
• Experience in frugal agile budget planning and resource allocation to optimize team and organizational performance.
• Strong knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD, containerization (e.g., Docker), and cloud infrastructure (e.g., OCI, Google Cloud, AWS, Bare-metal).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong background in blockchain technology, especially in staking services and consensus mechanisms.
• Deep understanding of blockchain protocols (e.g., Ethereum, Polkadot, TON, Bitcoin, Cosmos) and decentralized applications.
• Public engagement and collaboration with leading blockchain protocols; including Ethereum.
• Knowledge of blockchain security, including potential vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies.
• Experience engaging with the blockchain research community, participating in discussions, and establishing relationships with protocol developers.
• Prior experience with smart contract development and auditing is a plus.

What we offer ➡️

At P2P.org we have a team of experts with their own unique approach and ownership culture. Together we gain experience and make dreams come true! 🌟

• Remote working from any part of the world to your liking as long as your business hours fit EU time zone
• Work from anywhere in the world: an international distributed team
• Competitive salary level in $ (we can also pay in Crypto)
• LTI program
• Well-being program
• Mental Health care program
• Compensation for education, including foreign language study programs & professional growth courses
• Equipment & co-working reimbursement program
• Overseas conferences, community immersion
• Positive and friendly communication culture

P2P.org is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.

About Figure Figure is revolutionizing financial services with its disruptive technology platform. Our flagship product is the #1 non-bank HELOC in America. We’re delivering new consumer lending products and a capital markets ecosystem that maximize efficiency and transparency – by capitalizing on our loan origination activities, extensive network of partners, and growing pool of assets. Join a team of 450+ people at Figure who have originated $11+ billion in loan volume. We’re very profitable and growing fast! Figure has raised $469 million from top investors like Ribbit Capital, DST, Apollo, and Morgan Creek. Wealthfront Career-Launching Company  Figure Series D Announcement About the Role Figure Technology Solutions is expanding its Loan Originations Engineering team as we continue to grow our business and enhance our technological capabilities. We are looking for innovative, curious, and collaborative engineers who are passionate about building and maintaining customer-facing applications and solving complex problems. As part of the Loan Originations Engineering team, you will play a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining our lending technology. What You’ll Do

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including other Engineering teams, Data Engineering, Product, Business, and Leadership, to develop and maintain our loan origination systems. Integrate with third parties to further Figure’s capabilities to underwrite loans. Analyze and optimize loan origination technology, from backend performance to FE user experience and everything in between. Participate in code reviews, contribute to best practices, and help mentor junior engineers on the team. Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, and advocate for their adoption when they align with our strategic goals.

What We Look For

Team player with a proactive attitude and a passion for solving complex problems. BS/BA or greater in Computer Science or a related field. 2+ years of software engineering experience. Experience programming in Kotlin, Java, or similar object oriented programming languages. Familiarity with backend databases, primarily PostgreSQL. Ability to work independently and ask questions to resolve blockers effectively. Strong problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Our Tech Stack  While proficiency in our tech stack is a plus, those comfortable with similar stacks are encouraged to apply.

Familiarity with backend technologies, including Kotlin, SpringBoot, PostgreSQL, Kafka, Google Cloud Platform, and Kubernetes, are desirable. Frontend proficiencies in React, React Query, Typescript or JavaScript, Tailwind, and Vite are a plus.

Salary

Compensation Range: $102,960 - $128,700 Quarterly 25% bonus target Equity stock options package This is the compensation range for the United States, actual compensation may vary based on individual candidate experience, location, or evolving business needs

Benefits

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and their dependents on select plans Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, 401k, and commuter benefits Employer-funded life and disability insurance coverage 11 Observed Holidays & PTO plan Up to 12 weeks paid family leave Continuing education reimbursement

Depending on your residential location certain laws might regulate the way Figure manages applicant data. California Residents, please review our California Employee and Prospective Employee Privacy Notice for further information. By submitting your application, you are agreeing  and acknowledging that you have read and understand the above notice. Figure will not sponsor work visas for this position. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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