Senior Software Engineer, DFINITY

• Possess a strong foundation in computer science (degree or equivalent)
• Have extensive experience leading full-stack engineering projects
• Demonstrate strong proficiency in modern backend development languages, including TypeScript, Go, Python, and Rust
• Have experience designing and building REST APIs for B2B and B2C applications
• Have a proven track record of building distributed systems, developer tools, or user-facing products
• Are curious and comfortable contributing to frontend development as needed
• Can effectively collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team across multiple time zones
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Are passionate about democratizing software engineering and building a more resilient internet

Desirable

• DFINITY is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join the team building Caffeine, an innovative AI-driven no-code platform. Caffeine will empower everyday users to design, develop, and deploy software applications on the Internet Computer (IC), a revolutionary decentralized and serverless alternative to traditional cloud compute platforms
• You’ll own the complete software development lifecycle for key products, including:
• Caffeine: A user-friendly tool empowering both technical and non-technical users to create and deploy SaaS applications using natural language prompts
• ICP Ninja: A web-based IDE designed for new ICP developers, simplifying and accelerating software development and deployment on the Internet Computer
• CaLM (Canister Lifecycle Manager) – a build, deploy, and monitoring service for managing the entire lifecycle of IC smart contracts
• You’ll primarily work in Rust, TypeScript,Node,js, and other modern backend technologies
• Develop robust, secure, and scalable backend systems and services using Rust and TypeScript
• Manage the entire feature lifecycle, from initial concept and design through implementation and ongoing support
• Collaborate with platform engineering teams to deploy and maintain production services
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for rapid product iteration as user adoption increases
• Collaborate with other engineers and business stakeholders to define and deliver high-impact solutions
• Mentor fellow engineers to promote knowledge sharing and teamwork
• Contribute to frontend codebases (TypeScript) and SDKs as needed to ensure complete product delivery

Total funding: $163m

A not-for-profit organization committed to carrying out scientific research, DFINITY offers a multitude of services, including supporting The Internet Computer, a blockchain-based web infrastructure designed to facilitate the creation of websites and hosting of servers, amongst other tasks. DFINITY defines itself as the first frictionless, limitless blockchain in the world.