Job Description
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
We are looking for an experienced software engineer to join our growing Infrastructure team.
Description
We are looking for an experienced software engineer to join our growing Infrastructure team. The goal of the team is to build the best platform for developers and operators of the Superchain. An ideal candidate is high-agency and excited about building world-class software, developer tooling, and infrastructure that supports the wider Optimism ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of the Optimism protocol with an emphasis on tooling and infrastructure
- Develop and maintain the infrastructure platform and related software tools to meet the needs of OP Lab’s team and open-source collaborators
- Collaborate with Infrastructure, Software Engineering, DevRel, and other teams to design and implement scalable solutions that optimize platform performance and reliability
- Write clean, reliable, and well-tested code in programming languages such as Go
- Continuously evaluate and adopt new technologies, tools, and systems to improve infrastructure efficiency and streamline operations
- Participate in code reviews, design reviews, architectural discussions, and cross-functional collaboration to drive innovation and best practices
What skills do you bring?
- Experience in software design and development with a focus on infrastructure-related projects, platform solutions, and/or developer-focused systems
- Proficiency in systems programming languages such as Go and experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform
- Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts and experience with cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, and Azure
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work with high-agency in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to articulate complex technical concepts to cross-functional teams
- Familiarity with mono repo-based and open source development practices
- Passion for / interest in Web3, blockchain scalability or public goods companies
What will you like about us?
- Solving groundbreaking problems in computer science
- Working with a world-class team to develop a technically challenging product critical to scaling Ethereum
- Fully remote, deeply engaged, highly skilled, and yet really FUN team environment
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
What will you like about us?
- We take care of our employees. Competitive compensation, fully paid medical, dental, and vision, and a 4% 401K match—learn more about our benefits, culture, and all recruiting FAQ here.
- We take pride in the accomplishments of our teammates and support each other in doing the best work of our careers.
- Our team is a diverse group of people from varied backgrounds. We cherish our eclecticism and consider it a great strength.
- We’re fully remote, deeply engaged, highly skilled, and like to have fun.
- We think long-term. Our founders have been scaling Ethereum since 2015.
We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply. We believe that our work is stronger with a variety of perspectives, and we’re eager to further diversify our company. If you have a background that you feel would make an impact at Optimism, please consider applying. We’re committed to building an inclusive, supportive place for you to do the best work of your career.
Location: Remote Job
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