QuickNode

Senior Software Engineer (Rust/Golang)

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cloud Infrastructure, Blockchain, Web3Industries

About QuickNode

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

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: The US base salary range for this position is $175,950 - $195,500 per year, level P4. International ranges, in local currency, will be discussed during the hiring process with applicable candidates.
  • Bonus: This role is eligible for a quarterly bonus tied to company and individual goal achievement.
  • Compensation Philosophy: QuickNode's compensation philosophy includes pillars to ensure fair and unbiased compensation, employee-centric total reward offerings, a competitive benefits package, attracting and retaining top talent, and maintaining a high-performing and flexible way of working.
  • Open Communication: We are committed to discussing compensation openly and honestly during the hiring process. We encourage candidates to share their salary expectations early for an individualized discussion.

Employment Details

  • Employment Type: FullTime
  • Location Type: Remote

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Skills

Rust
Golang
Distributed Systems
PostgreSQL
Kafka
Kinesis
ScyllaDB
RabbitMQ
Web3
Blockchain

QuickNode

Tools and services for Web3 developers

About QuickNode

QuickNode provides tools and services for developers creating Web3 applications in the blockchain space. Its main offerings include elastic APIs, analytics, and a knowledge base that help developers efficiently access blockchain data. QuickNode's services support various applications, such as decentralized finance (DeFi) apps, non-fungible token (NFT) DApps, and digital wallets, and are designed to handle high volumes of API requests with quick response times. This company stands out from competitors by simplifying access to blockchain data, including balances and transfer history, and by offering IPFS storage solutions. QuickNode's goal is to empower developers with a comprehensive toolkit that enhances their ability to build and innovate in the blockchain ecosystem.

Miami, FloridaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$99.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Crypto & Web3Industries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Performance Bonus
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Increased competition from providers like Alchemy and Infura threatens QuickNode's market position.
Rapid technological advancements could render QuickNode's offerings obsolete without innovation.
Regulatory scrutiny on blockchain operations may pose compliance challenges for QuickNode.

Differentiation

QuickNode offers elastic APIs with faster response times than competitors.
The company provides comprehensive tools for DeFi, NFT DApps, and digital wallets.
QuickNode's IPFS storage and QuickAlerts tool enhance data management and on-chain notifications.

Upsides

Increased adoption of Layer 2 solutions boosts demand for QuickNode's RaaS offerings.
QuickNode's expansion of supported networks attracts a wider range of developers.
The rise of serverless computing aligns with QuickNode Functions, enhancing infrastructure flexibility.

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