Caldera

Staff Distributed Systems Engineer (Metalayer)

Remote

$175,000 – $275,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Blockchain, Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries

Requirements

Candidates should have at least 5 years of engineering experience, including a minimum of 2 years developing high-availability, distributed systems. A deep knowledge of Go, Rust, or similar programming languages is required. Experience in building complex Ethereum 'dapps' with Solidity or Yul is essential. Candidates must be comfortable building systems that secure user funds and demonstrate strong skills in writing fast, well-optimized, well-tested, and clean code. Confidence in performance optimization and identifying bottlenecks and scalability concerns is also necessary.

Responsibilities

As a Staff Distributed Systems Engineer at Caldera, you will help architect the Metalayer, a high-performance, stack-agnostic blockchain interoperability solution. You will develop the reference relayer/solver using languages like Go, Rust, and Solidity. Writing efficient and secure EVM smart contracts in Solidity for the interop system and for consumption by other developers will be part of your duties. Additionally, you will drive the technical direction, establish roadmaps, and communicate and collaborate with internal and external partners to help Caldera succeed.

Skills

Go
Rust
Solidity
EVM
Distributed Systems
Ethereum
Smart Contracts
Performance Optimization
Scalability
Security
Solidity
Yul

Caldera

Customizable blockchain rollups for developers

About Caldera

Caldera.xyz creates customizable blockchain rollups that improve the performance and scalability of existing blockchains like Ethereum and Polygon. These rollups allow developers and organizations to deploy applications with high transaction throughput and low fees, while offering features like paying for transaction fees in native tokens or eliminating them altogether. The platform is user-friendly and EVM compatible, making it accessible to a wide range of clients without requiring extensive technical knowledge. Caldera's goal is to optimize blockchain operations for its clients and establish itself as a key player in the blockchain infrastructure market.

Key Metrics

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2022Year Founded
$23.3MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Home Office Stipend
Conference Attendance Budget

Risks

Increased competition from new entrants like Espresso Systems threatens market share.
Over-reliance on Ethereum's ecosystem poses risks if Ethereum faces challenges.
Rapid technological advancements could render Caldera's solutions obsolete without continuous innovation.

Differentiation

Caldera offers customizable blockchain rollups for enhanced performance and scalability.
Clients can tailor blockchain environments, optimizing operations with low fees and high throughput.
Caldera's platform is user-friendly, allowing non-technical users to manage blockchain rollups.

Upsides

Caldera raised $15M to develop the Metalayer, enhancing Ethereum's rollup ecosystem.
Partnerships with ApeCoin and RARI Foundation expand Caldera's reach in gaming and NFTs.
Guardian Nodes launch offers decentralization and rewards, boosting community involvement.

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