Senior Developer (Rust)
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Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Senior Software Engineer, CLI at Stellar Development Foundation
San Francisco, California, United States
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
BlockchainIndustries
Requirements
- 6+ years of professional software engineering experience with a focus on developer tools or infrastructure
- Proficiency in Rust with a track record of developing and maintaining production-grade systems
- Experience building and maintaining client applications or libraries
- Sound backend development skills, including expertise in application development best practices and hands-on experience with at least one server-side language (e.g., Go, Python, Node.js)
- Exposure to smart contract development ecosystems, including tools, frameworks, and security best practices (experience with platforms like Solana, Ethereum, or Stellar smart contracts is a plus)
- Familiarity with blockchain technology and cryptography concepts
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities paired with clear, collaborative communication skills
- A passion for simplifying complex technical concepts into intuitive, developer-friendly tools and workflows
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of the Stellar CLI
- Collaborate closely with Product and Developer Relations teams to enhance developer experience
- Innovate and improve existing tools for all projects under the DevX umbrella
- Develop and enhance smart contract tooling capabilities within the Stellar ecosystem to support secure, scalable decentralized application development
- Contribute to making Stellar tooling the best in the industry
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership
- Collaborate with Platform, DevRel and Ecosystem engineering teams to ensure we are shipping pragmatic solutions
- Engage with the developer community to gather feedback and implement improvements
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What salary can I expect for this Senior Software Engineer role?
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Is this position remote or does it require office work?
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What key skills are required for this Senior Software Engineer position?
Candidates need 6+ years of software engineering experience focused on developer tools or infrastructure, proficiency in Rust for production-grade systems, experience building client applications or libraries, sound backend skills with a server-side language like Go, Python, or Node.js, and exposure to smart contract ecosystems.
What is the company culture like at Stellar Development Foundation?
The team is mission-driven, passionate about empowering developers and advancing open financial infrastructure, with a collaborative environment involving close work with Product, Developer Relations, Platform, DevRel, and Ecosystem teams.
What makes a strong candidate for this role?
A strong candidate has 6+ years of experience in developer tools or infrastructure, Rust proficiency, backend skills, smart contract exposure, exceptional problem-solving, collaborative communication, and a passion for simplifying complex technology.
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