Chorus One is close to releasing a validating node for the <a title="Cosmos" href="https://cosmos
network/" rel="nofollow">Cosmos network
We are actively searching for a Blockchain Engineer to build validating nodes for other decentralized networks
The work consists of reviewing codebases of other decentralized networks, designing a path forward to deploy validating nodes using our internal infrastructure and to ensure operational security in deployed infrastructure
This position is a unique opportunity to work with a very experienced team on cutting-edge decentralized networks and financial services around cryptocurrency
Responsibilities:
- Review core codebases of decentralized networks such as <a title="LVP" href="https://livepeer
org/" rel="nofollow">LivePeer, <a title="XTZ" href="https://tezos
com/" rel="nofollow">Tezos, <a title="Eth" href="https://www
ethereum
org/" rel="nofollow">Ethereum and map out infrastructure requirements for validating nodes
- Design, implement and merge additional functionality in codebases of said networks, as needed, to make validating nodes compatible with our infrastructure
- Write functional and integration tests to verify software upgrades in blockchain networks for which company runs validating nodes
- Design and implement processes to reduce the lead-time of deployment of validating nodes in new blockchain networks
The ideal candidate:
- Is able to work independently
Has a minimum of 2-3 years work experience with a medium size company or a startup
- Has work experience with distributed algorithms
Prior experience with blockchain clients such as <a href="https://github
com/ethereum/go-ethereum" rel="nofollow">Go-Ethereum, <a href="https://github
com/bitcoin/bitcoin" rel="nofollow">Bitcoin Core, <a href="https://github
com/tendermint/tendermint" rel="nofollow">Tendermint or similar is a huge plus
- Has a strong interest to understand blockchain network code bases in depth
Is able to design requirements from network nodes, point out codebase issues and field technical questions from team members
- Possesses either Bachelor or advanced degrees in Computer Science or allied fields
- Is skilled with the Go language
Production experience with functional languages (Haskell, OCaml) is also desirable
- Is curious and able to take initiative in team discussions pertaining to business economics and business opportunities
- Knowledge of DevOps tools such as Terraform and Saltstack is an added plus
- Keywords pertaining to tools: Golang, Haskell, OCaml, DynamoDB, Saltstack, Terraform
We offer:
- Competitive salary plus equity
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Full-time position
- Location: Remote work
- Work on cool technology and interesting problems at the intersection of finance, cryptocurrency, information security and DevOps