Staff Software Engineer - Distributed Ledger Execution (Web3)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (Web3): Designing, developing, and optimizing core components of a distributed execution layer for a proof-of-stake platform with an accent on distributed execution, state management, and transaction lifecycles. Focus on driving technical direction, optimizing performance for high-throughput transaction workloads, and ensuring system integrity in an open-source environment.

Location: Remote - US

Compensation: Competitive package including Equity and Tokens. Opportunities for Performance Bonuses.

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing software company committed to supporting, developing, and servicing an open source, proof-of-stake platform specifically built for enterprise and Web3 applications.

What you will do

• Design, develop, test, and debug core components of the distributed execution layer, including Crypto, Token, Consensus, and File Services.
• Optimize performance and scalability of the execution layer for high-throughput transaction workloads.
• Ensure correctness, determinism, and reliability in service implementations, particularly regarding transaction processing, fee collection, and rewards distribution.
• Drive high standards in code quality, testing, and documentation, and mentor engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver end-to-end functionality.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, including in a senior or staff-level role.
• Strong expertise in Java, with a deep understanding of concurrent programming and system performance.
• Strong grasp of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and design patterns.
• Proven experience building and maintaining distributed systems at scale.
• Experience in profiling and optimizing complex and concurrent systems.
• Experience with API design, particularly gRPC.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.

Nice to have

• Experience in Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT) or blockchain platforms.
• Exposure to security principles in distributed applications or cryptographic systems.
• Familiarity with Web3 tools or smart contract platforms (especially EVM).
• Experience with event-driven architectures or high-frequency trading systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation package including Equity and Tokens.
• Opportunities for Performance Bonuses.
• Health insurance and 401k for US employees.
• Work on the core execution node—the heart of a decentralized platform built for enterprise and Web3.
• Commitment to equality and accessibility in the workplace.