Principal Software Engineer (Web3)

TL;DR

Principal Software Engineer (Web3): Architecting and building high-throughput distributed backend systems for a global blockchain developer platform with an accent on scalability, reliability, and low latency. Focus on designing core infrastructure, managing high-load APIs, and optimizing performance across the stack.

Company

hirify.global provides sophisticated infrastructure and high-throughput distributed systems for the blockchain world, supporting millions of users globally.

What you will do

• Define the vision for backend infrastructure supporting the developer platform and APIs and guide the team in execution.
• Design, build, and maintain highly scalable and reliable infrastructure, APIs, and services.
• Lead system design discussions, stand-up meetings, and code reviews.
• Develop and own best practices for backend infrastructure with a focus on high throughput and low latency.
• Debug production issues across services and multiple levels of the stack.
• Collaborate with technical leaders, product managers, and designers.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• BS/BA degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Experience designing, building, scaling, and maintaining core backend software components.
• Proven ability to solve complex design, scaling, and performance problems in high-throughput production systems.
• Production experience with Java, Golang, or C++.
• Experience in Cloud Native environments, particularly AWS.

Nice to have

• Experience with API platforms.
• Experience with managed Kubernetes layers like AWS EKS.
• Curiosity and hands-on experience with crypto and the latest AI technologies.