Chorus One is close to releasing a validating node for the Cosmos network. We are actively searching for a Blockchain Engineer to build validating nodes for other decentralized networks. The work consists of reviewing codebases of other decentralized networks, designing a path forward to deploy validating nodes using our internal infrastructure and to ensure operational security in deployed infrastructure. This position is a unique opportunity to work with a very experienced team on cutting-edge decentralized networks and financial services around cryptocurrency.

Responsibilities:

• Review core codebases of decentralized networks such as LivePeer, Tezos, Ethereum and map out infrastructure requirements for validating nodes.

• Design, implement and merge additional functionality in codebases of said networks, as needed, to make validating nodes compatible with our infrastructure.

• Write functional and integration tests to verify software upgrades in blockchain networks for which company runs validating nodes.

• Design and implement processes to reduce the lead-time of deployment of validating nodes in new blockchain networks.

The ideal candidate:

• Is able to work independently. Has a minimum of 2-3 years work experience with a medium size company or a startup.

• Has work experience with distributed algorithms. Prior experience with blockchain clients such as Go-Ethereum, Bitcoin Core, Tendermint or similar is a huge plus.

• Has a strong interest to understand blockchain network code bases in depth. Is able to design requirements from network nodes, point out codebase issues and field technical questions from team members.

• Possesses either Bachelor or advanced degrees in Computer Science or allied fields.

• Is skilled with the Go language. Production experience with functional languages (Haskell, OCaml) is also desirable.

• Is curious and able to take initiative in team discussions pertaining to business economics and business opportunities.

• Knowledge of DevOps tools such as Terraform and Saltstack is an added plus.

• Keywords pertaining to tools: Golang, Haskell, OCaml, DynamoDB, Saltstack, Terraform

We offer:

• Competitive salary plus equity.

• 5 weeks annual leave.

• Full-time position.

• Location: Remote work.

• Work on cool technology and interesting problems at the intersection of finance, cryptocurrency, information security and DevOps.