Remote Software Engineer - Eclipse

Blockchain Works; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in blockchain technology is seeking a Software Engineer to design and maintain core infrastructure for their innovative solutions. The role demands expertise in Rust, distributed systems, and cryptography within a fast-paced startup environment. The chosen candidate will be instrumental in enhancing Ethereum’s scalability and shaping the future of crypto applications.

Benefits

Competitive salary + equity + benefits package

Flexible remote work options

Culture shaping opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years professional Rust experience.
• 1+ years crypto experience, preferably at an infrastructure company.
• Solana experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop infrastructure components using Rust.
• Collaborate to translate product requirements into technical specifications.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure code quality throughout the SDLC.

Skills

Rust

Distributed systems

Cryptography

Consensus mechanisms

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, thisSoftware Engineerwill play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining the core infrastructure powering Eclipse.

Qualifications

• 3+ years professional Rust experience
• 1+ years crypto experience, preferably at an infrastructure company
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, cryptography, and consensus mechanisms in the context of blockchain technology
• Solana experience a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced distributed startup environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Responsibilities

• Design and develop infrastructure components for our protocol, using Rust and other relevant technologies
• Collaborate with our product manager and other engineers to translate product requirements into technical specifications and solutions
• Architect and implement distributed systems, smart contracts, and protocol-level features to support decentralized applications
• Conduct code reviews, write automated tests, and ensure code quality and reliability throughout the SDLC.

Join the Eclipse team!

Eclipse is building the fastest Ethereum Layer 2, powered by the Solana VM. Our general-purpose L2 combines the best of the modular stack without sacrificing UX or fragmenting liquidity. Our team is composed of former Citadel, dYdX, and Uniswap veterans, and we’re backed by top investors including Polychain, Tribe Capital, and DBA.

• Opportunity. We believe blockchains should be fast AND highly usable. You’ll do high-impact work to enhance Ethereum’s scalability, shaping the future of crypto
• Flexibility. We are remotely distributed with a beautiful office space in SF. We collaborate synchronously and asynchronously, across weekly all-hands meetings, Slack messaging, and quarterly in-person meetups
• Team. Our founding team has experience launching and scaling blue-chip projects such as dYdX, Uniswap, and Findora. We’re backed by leading funds and leaders including Polychain, Tribe, DBA, Mustafa Al-Bassam, Tarun Chitra, Meltem Demirors, and others
• Culture. As an early member of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to help shape our culture. We value intellectual honesty, bias towards action, and believe every member plays a key role in achieving our ambitious goals
• Compensation. You’ll receive a competitive salary + equity + benefits package.

Eclipse Laboratories is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.