Senior Software Engineer (Rust/Golang)

QuickNode is a cloud-based infrastructure company that powers the blockchain ecosystem.

 Our mission is to be the indispensable utility that empowers companies and innovators globally to build next-generation, Web3 enabled businesses & applications using blockchain technology. QuickNode is backed by some of the world's best investors including Tiger Global, Y Combinator, SoftBank, and the Seven Seven Six Fund. The QuickNode team has over 120 people maintaining high performance global data infrastructure for amazing customers serving billions of requests daily.

 We are a global remote company with an HQ in Miami, Florida.

The Role

We are looking for an engineer for the Build team who can deliver value and impact to the QuickNode team in a fast and nimble way. This engineer will be what we consider a “swiss army knife” within the company, working with a team of outside the box thinkers and visionaries. You will have the opportunity to tackle challenging problems that have not been solved yet in the blockchain space.

What You’ll Do:

• Work with a team of passionate engineers to build and innovate products that will push the edge of what the industry offers

• Design, build, and maintain reliable infrastructure that power QuickNode services

• Influence engineering strategy and roadmap across the team and company

• Interact with customers and relevant stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback

• Triage, debug, and resolve issues that impact the quality of our services

• Continuously improve the quality and standards of our engineering practices, tools, and processes

Qualifications

• Experience in writing Rust and/or Go is preferred, but we believe that a solid engineering mindset is more valuable that relevant language experience

• Experience with building large-scale distributed systems involving tools like PostgreSQL, Kafka, Kinesis, ScyllaDB, RabbitMQ, etc.

• You have passion for building products, and a healthy obsession with learning and growing

• You thrive working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while remaining autonomous

• You have pride in providing customers with the best experience possible

• A healthy obsession with learning and growing with the team

The US base salary range and level for this position are $175,950 - $195,500 per year and level P4. International ranges, in local currency, will be discussed during the hiring process with applicable candidates. This role is eligible for a quarterly bonus tied to company and individual goal achievement. We consider years of experience, level of proficiency in job function, the technical competencies required and location when determining base salary ranges for positions and levels.

The QuickNode compensation philosophy includes pillars to ensure fair and unbiased compensation for all employees. To design and deliver total reward offerings that are employee-centric. To offer a competitive benefit package in all locations where we operate. To prioritize attracting and retaining the best talent globally. To maintain a high-performing and flexible way of working.

 During the hiring process, we are committed to discussing compensation openly and honestly. We encourage candidates to share their salary expectations and requirements early, allowing for an individualized discussion. We know that our total rewards practices impact the lives and wellbeing of our employees. Therefore, we will never stop learning about the market, our business, your needs, and how best to achieve our goals through thoughtful and data-driven practices. If you have any questions or require further information about the compensation for this position, please don't hesitate to reach out to your Recruiter. 

We at Quicknode are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.