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="Cardano" href="https://github
com/input-output-hk/cardano-sl" rel="nofollow">Cardano 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
- Possesses either Bachelor or advanced degrees in Computer Science or allied fields
- Needs to have prior production experience / strong interest in pure functional languages (Haskell, OCaml)
Go language skills are a plus
- 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 plus
- Is curious and able to take initiative in team discussions pertaining to business economics and business opportunities
- Keywords pertaining to tools: Functional languages, Haskell, OCaml, Golang
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