Backend Engineer

The Role: As part of the Nitro Backend team at Offchain, you will work on the core infrastructure powering Arbitrum, the leading Ethereum scaling solution. In this role, you’ll tackle complex distributed systems challenges, optimize performance, and contribute to the security and scalability of Arbitrum. You’ll collaborate closely with our research, product, and blockchain engineering teams, working at the cutting edge of blockchain technology alongside world-class engineers, including many industry leaders. Who you are: Possess extensive production experience with a programming language that supports concurrency (e.g. Go, C++, or Rust) Possess a strong sense of ownership in your work which drives you to find new and innovative ways to solve complex problems through rigorous experimentation Always up to speed on the latest technologies Possess an open, transparent and direct communication style and have experience working in tight collaboration with your teammates Always open to feedback, new ideas and opportunities for self-improvement You look for ways to help out beyond your immediate day-to-day work What you've done: Made significant contributions to the products you’ve worked on in your career Maintained a security focused mindset, always keeping an eye out for potential threats and vulnerabilities in your code Nice to have: Familiarity with WebAssembly, particularly writing high performant and high security code in production environments Passion for, curiosity about, or experience working with Blockchain technology Experience working with compilers, architecting systems and developing SDKs Perks: Remote-first global workforce + NY office Professional reimbursement program (facilitates industry conference attendance, certifications, and more) Medical, dental & vision coverage (US + some other countries) 401k retirement plan + company match (US only) Wellness stipend Home office set up / ergonomic equipment program Attention Offchain Job Seekers: This role cannot be performed in California, or Colorado. Please be advised that there has been a rise in fraudulent recruiter activities, particularly within the Web3 space. If you would like to confirm whether someone is an Offchain employee or the legitimacy of an offer you received, please email jobs@offchainlabs.com At Offchain, we are committed to building a welcoming and supportive workplace for all employees, regardless of their background or identity. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and has an equal opportunity to succeed and thrive. We encourage candidates from all walks of life to apply and join our team.