Staff Backend Engineer

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $190,000 - $345,000 (Ranges across multiple internal levels depending on qualifications)

OpenSea is a pioneering NFT marketplace, empowering creators, collectors, and developers. We're seeking an ambitious Staff Backend Engineer to spearhead core features of the OpenSea 2.0 backend, building scalable and event-driven systems. As a remote-first company, we value collaboration and connection through in-person gatherings throughout the year.

Requirements

• Experience: At least 6 years of experience as a software engineer.
• Event-Driven Systems: Strong fluency in event-driven system design patterns.
• Technologies: Expertise with technologies such as Kafka, Flink, and Debezium.
• Languages: Strong fluency in JVM languages like Kotlin or Java.
• Database Design: Strong fluency and opinionated in database choice and schema design for highly performant and scalable applications.
• Passion: Intrinsic interest in leveraging new tools (e.g., AI) to increase work efficiency and quality.
• Blockchain Interest: Passion for (blockchain) technology, NFTs, and the potential of digital ownership is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Technical Vision: Form, communicate, and execute on a technical vision for the next generation of OpenSea’s architecture.
• Infrastructure Development: Write reliable, low latency marketplace infrastructure software.
• Scalability: Build systems that will eventually process billions of dollars a day in transaction volume.
• API Development: Create REST & Websocket API endpoints.
• Mentorship: Mentor and train other team members.
• Thought Leadership: Act as an internal thought leader and agitator for architectural rigor and cleanliness.

Application Instructions

• Apply even if you don't meet all criteria. We're looking for enthusiastic candidates.
• #LI-Remote

Company Information

• Benefits & Perks:
  • Health Benefits: 100% Dental/Vision/Medical for employees and 80% for dependents.
  • Flexible Time Off Policy: Flexible time off policy to encourage refreshing.
  • Parental Leave: 16 weeks