Senior Software Engineer, C++ at Stellar Development Foundation

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Blockchain, FintechIndustries

Requirements

4+ years of experience developing software on a team
BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent field
Excel in writing code in modern C++ or Rust in a production environment
Great communicator that can advocate and lead technical discussions, especially during the design and code review process
Solid understanding of software design patterns, and how to build components that are reusable, extensible, and modular
Knowledgeable of best practices and development tools and passionate about technological innovation
Passion for performance debugging and benchmarking
Love a good challenge in an ever-evolving space
Enthusiastic about working on a small, growing team where you'll be given a lot of autonomy
Open, empathetic, and care about putting the best ideas forward in a collaborative and helpful manner

Responsibilities

Design and build key components of Stellar Core - the backbone software behind the Stellar Network
Design and develop robust, scalable, and extensible technologies that empower our developers and network participants
Collaborate on new architectures and subsystems, working alongside our CTO, our team of engineers, and our community of open source developers
Write clean, maintainable code with an emphasis on edge case analysis and future-proofing our work
Own core subsystems of Stellar Core, and help the team hit critical product milestones
Collaborate with the team on code review and design, and contribute to best practices for all of engineering at SDF
Investigate and refactor performance bottlenecks in order to continue scaling the system
Author detailed technical feature and protocol (RFC) specifications - we take design seriously, and we encourage everyone to be a part of our RFC processes

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

C++BlockchainDistributed SystemsPeer-to-Peer NetworkingConsensus ProtocolsFormal VerificationSimulationsMulti-core PerformanceScalability

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this Senior Software Engineer role?

You need 4+ years of experience developing software on a team, along with a BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent.

What programming languages are essential for this position?

Proficiency in modern C++ or Rust in a production environment is required.

What is the salary for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position or what is the location requirement?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this C++ Engineer role at SDF?

Strong candidates excel in modern C++ or Rust, have solid understanding of software design patterns for reusable and modular components, and are great communicators who can lead technical discussions and code reviews.

Stellar Development Foundation

Nonprofit providing open-source financial access

About Stellar Development Foundation

Stellar Development Foundation focuses on creating an open financial platform that allows users to send, save, and receive money with low fees. The platform uses blockchain technology to ensure that transactions are secure and transparent. Unlike many traditional financial services, Stellar aims to make financial access available to everyone, including individuals and businesses, regardless of their location. The foundation generates revenue through transaction fees and partnerships with financial institutions, which helps support its mission of promoting financial inclusion and reducing barriers to accessing financial services.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$2.9MTotal Funding

SEEDCompany Stage

Fintech, Social Impact, Crypto & Web3Industries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Gym Membership

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Wellness Program

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Commuter Benefits

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Risks

Competition from new platforms like Lens by Avara could divert resources from Stellar.

Huma Finance's protocol on Solana threatens Stellar's on-chain payment solutions market share.

Emerging crypto projects like FXGuys may dilute Stellar's market and growth potential.

Differentiation

Stellar offers a decentralized, fast, and scalable network for financial services.

The Foundation supports equitable access to the global financial system via blockchain.

Stellar's open-source platform allows minimal fees and secure transactions globally.

Upsides

Stellar's partnership with Félix and Bitso enhances cross-border remittances for Latino immigrants.

Akuna Wallet in Ghana showcases Stellar's commitment to financial inclusion in Africa.

Stellar's membership in Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust strengthens its decentralized tech position.

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