Full-Stack Engineer
Remote
Engineering – Application /
Remote
Espresso Systems is the lead developer of Espresso, a global confirmation layer designed to enhance cross-chain composability by providing fast and reliable transaction confirmations. Espresso confirmations help reduce finality risk and prevent issues like sequencer equivocation, making it easier for applications to operate across multiple chains. The network is currently in its Mainnet 0 release and supports various functionalities, including fast confirmations, decentralized sequencing, and low-cost data availability.
At Espresso Systems, we work with leading teams developing chains, rollups, and applications including Offchain Labs, Polygon, Cartesi, RARI Chain, and beyond—all united in our mission to build an open Web3 experience without silos for all users.
The Espresso team comprises a diverse and passionate group of contributors from around the world. We are developers, designers, and researchers who have contributed in academia, in open source communities, in policymaking, and beyond. We are backed by over $50m in funding from leading investors in technology and crypto including a16z, Greylock Partners, Electric Capital, Sequoia Capital, and Polychain Capital.
As a Full-Stack Engineer, you will closely collaborate with fellow engineers and product managers. Your focus will be on the web applications that allow end-users to easily, effectively, and securely interact with Espresso's ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the design and implementation of applications which interact with the Espresso blockchain
- Work with the product and systems engineering teams to ideate, design, architect, implement, and deploy applications from start to finish
- Represent Espresso at industry and academic conferences and other events
Requirements
- B.S. in Computer Science, Mathematics, or relevant field, or equivalent computer science and software engineering experience
- Significant experience building modern web applications
- Proficiency with a modern web development stack
- Knowledge of software engineering and security best practices
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Passion for writing clean code
Preferred
- Experience working with blockchain systems, such as Ethereum
- Experience with WebAssembly and/or browser-based cryptography
- Enthusiasm for the rapidly developing blockchain ecosystem
Benefits
- Fully remote with flexible hours
- Work alongside the brightest minds in the crypto space
- Competitive salary + equity package
- Regular team off-sites to international locations
- Unlimited vacation policy
- Top-tier health, dental, and vision coverage for US employees