Ava Labs is looking to solve the problem of scaling secure, high-performance blockchain and crypto wallet products for its ecosystem partners by hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to lead technical innovation and development in this area.
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on engineering experience with a strong focus on backend systems, particularly in Golang—experience with JavaScript is a plus
- Proven track record in building crypto wallets or blockchain-related products
- Deep understanding of both UTXO and Account models, state management, and consensus mechanisms
- Extensive experience in secure coding practices with a very strong understanding of security principles as they apply to blockchain and crypto wallet systems
- Familiarity with competitive technologies and cloud service setups
- Experience with multi-party computation (MPC) protocols
- Hands-on experience with advanced security testing tools and methodologies
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain crypto wallet systems using Golang, ensuring robust support for protocols such as multi-party computation (MPC) and multi-signature (multi-sig) configurations
- Architect modular, scalable backend systems with an unwavering commitment to security and performance
- Work closely with Partners to optimize configurations and setups for Ava Labs products
- Provide technical guidance across Business Development, Product, Security, Finance, and Engineering teams
- Assess opportunities and recommend solutions tailored to client needs
- Establish architectures and systems that ensure mass adoption of Ava Labs products while maintaining top-tier security
- Take full responsibility for delivering high-quality, secure backend solutions while continuously embracing challenges, learning, and pushing boundaries to drive product excellence
Other
- A self-driven, independent mindset with extreme ownership over your work and outcomes
- Thrive in an environment where you are empowered to take initiative and work autonomously without being micromanaged
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to overcoming technical challenges
- A user-centric approach to designing and launching high-quality products that fuel the growth of the crypto economy
- Proven ability to empathize with customer challenges and translate those insights into actionable development priorities
