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Web3 Founding Product Engineer

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San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/14/2025

The Company

Our client is an onchain research and development company dedicated to accelerating the adoption of digital ownership and enhancing the creation, verification, and sharing of digital content. Their flagship protocol product enables users to issue verifiable digital ownership for any data without incurring upfront blockchain costs, thereby facilitating Web3 ownership at Web2 scale.

The Role

We're looking for a Founding Product Engineer to help build the foundational infrastructure in a dynamic startup environment. In this role, you'll research, design, and implement innovative solutions for hybrid onchain / offchain systems. Expect to ship high-impact code, working on a range of projects like indexers, databases, smart contracts, cryptography, APIs, and applications, all operating at a global scale.

Location

Hybrid in San Francisco, US

What You'll Do

  • Design and build scalable, user-facing web applications using React, Next.js, TypeScript, and modern UI frameworks like Tailwind CSS.
  • Develop and maintain backend services in TypeScript / Node.js and Rust, focusing on robust API architecture and database optimization.
  • Research, design, and implement hybrid onchain / offchain systems, including developing smart contracts in Solidity and deploying to Ethereum / EVM L2s.
  • Build and optimize data pipelines, indexers, and cryptography solutions for global-scale applications.
  • Implement and maintain CI / CD pipelines to ensure smooth deployment processes.
  • Monitor application performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize for speed and reliability.
  • Apply AI-powered developer tools to enhance productivity and automate development workflows.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of frontend, backend, and blockchain components.
  • Ensure high standards for UI / UX, paying close attention to design details and user interaction.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and maintain production-grade applications serving significant user bases.
  • Contribute to system design discussions, scalability planning, and infrastructure improvements.
  • Maintain clear documentation and communicate effectively with team members in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment.
  • Take ownership of projects and solutions, driving them from conception to successful implementation in a highly autonomous role.

What You Bring to the Table

  • 4 years of experience building and shipping production-grade web applications.
  • Deep expertise in modern frontend technologies, including React, Next.js, TypeScript / JavaScript, and UI frameworks like Tailwind CSS or Material UI.
  • Strong understanding of crypto libraries like Wagmi, Viem, and Tevm.
  • Proven backend development skills in TypeScript / Node.js and Rust.
  • Experience with database design, optimization, and API architecture.
  • Proficiency in performance monitoring, debugging, and optimization for high-performance applications.
  • Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines and modern development workflows.
  • Knowledge of AI-powered developer tools and their practical applications in development.
  • Strong eye for UI / UX design with attention to detail and user-centric implementation.
  • A proven track record of building scalable systems and applications for significant user bases.
  • Understanding of system design principles, scalability patterns, and best practices.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a small, dynamic team.
  • A strong sense of ownership, autonomy, and accountability in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment.
  • Passion for advancing digital ownership and overcoming current blockchain limitations.
  • What You'll Get

  • A salary of $175K - $225K / year  founding equity grants
  • Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Annual offsites and conference travel stipends
  • Hiring Process

  • Quick first recruiter call
  • HR Call (30 minutes)
  • Technical Interview (60 minutes)
  • Team Interview (30 minutes)
  • Final Interview (offer and details chat with the co-founders)
  • We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply and look forward to welcoming those who will contribute to our diverse and inclusive culture.

    Salary : $175,000 - $225,000

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