(Senior) Software Engineer - Go/Rust - Early Stage Start Up - NYC - up to $250k

Initi8 Recruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic start-up in New York is hiring a (Senior) Software Engineer to design high-performance backend services with a focus on blockchain applications. The role offers a competitive salary of up to $250,000 based on experience. Ideal candidates have a product mindset and proficiency in Go or Rust. This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly growing team from the ground up.

Qualifications

• Experience with blockchain technology is highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with Go/Rust or willingness to learn.
• Product mindset with experience in start-up environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain high-performance backend services.
• Contribute ideas in an early stage team setting.
• Develop applications on blockchain platforms.

Skills

Software Engineering

Blockchain experience

Go programming

Rust programming

Product focus

Job description

Overview

(Senior) Software Engineer - Go/Rust - Early Stage Start Up - NYC - up to $250k

This range is provided by Initi8 Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

The Role

As a Product focused Software Engineer in this role, you will design, build and maintain high-performance backend services with a focus on building applications on Blockchain. Being an early stage team you will be moving at pace and encouraged to pitch in with your ideas.

Key things we are looking for

• Software Engineers with an Appetite for Start Ups
• Experience in Blockchain/Crypto – Consumer Products is highly advantageous
• Experience with Go/Rust is a Bonus (Full Stack TypeScript also works)
• Strong Product Focus (0-1)

About you

If you are a Software Engineer who has a product mindset and thrives in an early stage start up environment, then this role could be a great fit. Ideally you will have some commercial experience in developing products on Blockchain(s) and working with Go and/or Rust (or happy to switch to these).

The Company

This Young start up is ready to move quickly and has big plans. The founder is motivated and has secured some strong investment from big players. This is a chance to get on board with something exciting from the very beginning!

What you can expect for compensation: starting salary up to $250,000 + Options. Note: we are open to varying levels of experience and packages will be discussed individually.

What Should You Do Now

If this sounds exciting, please share your resume by clicking apply. Any questions please reach out directly.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Industries
• Software Development