What are the responsibilities and job description for the Web3 Founding Product Engineer position at talents lab?
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
What You'll Get
Hiring Process
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