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Staff Backend Engineer - Remote Eligible
Spearhead the development of OpenSea 2.0 backend features and architecture.
Remote
Senior
$190,000 - 345,000 USD / year
1 month ago
✨ About The Role
- The Staff Backend Engineer will be responsible for spearheading core features of the OpenSea 2.0 backend.
- This role involves forming, communicating, and executing a technical vision for the next generation of OpenSea's architecture.
- The engineer will write reliable, low-latency marketplace infrastructure software capable of processing billions of dollars in transaction volume daily.
- Responsibilities include developing highly performant blockchain indexing systems and order management systems at scale.
- The candidate will also mentor and train other team members, acting as an internal thought leader for architectural rigor and cleanliness.
⚡ Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience as a software engineer, demonstrating a strong background in backend development.
- A deep understanding of event-driven system design patterns and distributed systems is essential for success in this role.
- Proficiency in JVM languages, particularly Kotlin or Java, is required to effectively contribute to the OpenSea backend.
- The candidate should have a strong opinion on database choice and schema design, ensuring high performance and scalability.
- An intrinsic interest in leveraging new tools, such as AI, to enhance work efficiency and quality is highly valued.
- A passion for blockchain technology, NFTs, and digital ownership will be a significant advantage for applicants.
Staff Backend Engineer - Remote Eligible
Remote
$190,000 - 345,000 USD / year
Engineering
About OpenSea
OpenSea is the world’s leading peer-to-peer marketplace for NFTs