We seek an experienced software engineer to build the next generation of peer-to-peer networks
Engineering at Protocol Labs
Engineering at Protocol Labs is not just about writing world-class code
We create software systems that tackle significant challenges
We aim to solve those challenges with new technology breakthroughs and great user experience design
We believe in an open-source approach to creation
We strike a balance between pragmatism (put it on a ship ⛴), deeply informed protocol design, and strict application of strong engineering principles
All of this happens in an environment defined by curiosity, passion, and a love for open source
We create software systems that tackle significant challenges
We aim to solve those challenges with new technology breakthroughs and great user experience design
We believe in an open-source approach to creation
We strike a balance between pragmatism (put it on a ship ⛴), deeply informed protocol design, and strict application of strong engineering principles
All of this happens in an environment defined by curiosity, passion, and a love for open source
As a Peer-to-Peer Networking Engineer at Protocol Labs you might…
- Build the next generation of peer-to-peer software, working on projects like libp2p, IPFS and Filecoin
- Participate in the design and implementation of performant and resilient distributed applications
- Create or maintain software libraries and programs depended on by other systems and applications
- Integrate research results into real programs
- Work alongside a cross-functional team including engineering, design, community, product, and business
- Engage and educate the community, from users to contributors
- Work on public open source repositories with broader communities
You may be a fit for this role if you have…
- BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, related field or equivalent practical experience
- Experience programming in one or more of the following: Go, Javascript, Rust, C, C++, Haskell, Ocaml, Python
- Leadership experience building and maintaining large-scale distributed systems in production
- Significant experience building peer-to-peer applications
- Deep understanding of network protocols
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Bonus Points
- Experience leading and guiding Open Source projects
- Experience working with libp2p and/or IPFS
What’s it like to work at Protocol Labs?
Protocol Labs mission is to improve humanity’s most important technology, the Internet
We build protocols, systems, and tools to improve how it works
Today, we are focused on how we store, locate, and move information
Our projects include IPFS, Filecoin, libp2p, and more
We build protocols, systems, and tools to improve how it works
Today, we are focused on how we store, locate, and move information
Our projects include IPFS, Filecoin, libp2p, and more
As a distributed team, we hire anywhere in the world, and at various levels of experience (entry, senior, staff)
We look for people with unique perspectives and diverse backgrounds
We look for people with unique perspectives and diverse backgrounds
We have a great benefits package, including parental leave, contributions to your retirement, competitive pay, and unlimited time off
For U
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-based employees, we also provide platinum-level health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
For U
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-based employees, we also provide platinum-level health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family