Immutable is hiring a
Senior Software Engineer

Summary

The job is for a Senior Software Engineer at Immutable, a global technology company specializing in NFTs on Ethereum. The role involves designing scalable systems, optimizing performance, exploring blockchain technologies, and strengthening security. Remote work is offered with flexible hours and competitive salary.

Requirements

• Expertise in Go programming is crucial, including a deep understanding of its syntax, standard library, and idiomatic patterns
• A strong ability to design scalable and robust system architectures
• Proficiency in managing concurrency in Go, understanding goroutines, channels, and the sync package. The ability to develop high-performance, concurrent applications is a significant strength
• Knowledge of blockchain principles, smart contracts, and consensus algorithms. Familiarity with integrating blockchain technologies and understanding their impact on system design and security
• A strong emphasis on security, understanding common vulnerabilities, and how to mitigate them. This includes knowledge of cryptographic principles, secure coding practices, and experience in implementing authentication, authorization, and data protection mechanisms
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with cloud-based technologies and services

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, high-performance system architectures
• Identify bottlenecks and optimise the performance of existing systems
• Explore and integrate blockchain technologies where applicable
• Strengthen the security of applications by implementing best practices, conducting security audits, and addressing vulnerabilities
• Collaborate with SRE teams to streamline development workflows, and set up continuous integration and delivery pipelines
• Gain exposure working in a Web3 development environment, including regular workshops and learning opportunities for blockchain development
• Work in an experimental environment, learning from customer feedback and iterating on products
• Work closely with your team members to ensure operational excellence for the services your team owns
• Continually work with your team to iterate on ways of working

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee Stock Options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Remote office hubs around the globe via a WeWork all-access pass
• $500 WFH allowance to set up your home office
• $600 per annum to put toward your internet and phone usage
• Up to USD $1,350 per annum for any classes, courses or events to support your growth and development
• Access to free online courses via Udemy
• $800 per year to put toward your health and wellbeing
• 24/7 access to unlimited counselling for you and your family when you need it through our EAP Service
• Premium access to mindfulness resources, online fitness classes and discounts at major retailers through Perkbox
• 12 weeks of paid leave in our gender-neutral offer. The birthing parent also gets an additional six weeks of leave for rest and recovery leading up to and after birth. We also offer Miscarriage Leave and extra leave for IVF treatments
• 2 additional paid annual leave days at the end of the year and a paid day off for your birthday