About SatLayer
SatLayer is the leading provider of shared security for Bitcoin, unleashing the possibilities of the world’s best economic collateral. We’re the premier Babylon partner and work closely with the team in extending BTC restaking support to dApps and infrastructure of all shapes and sizes as BVSes (Bitcoin Validated Service).
We are founded by serial entrepreneurs from MIT, Stanford, Y Combinator; and backed by notable leaders in crypto, including Hack VC, Castle Island Ventures, OKX Ventures, Mirana Ventures, and Franklin Templeton.
The Role
SatLayer’s mission is to unlock Bitcoin’s potential to secure the world via shared security. As part of this effort, we are hiring a Senior Golang Engineer with an expertise in shipping Golang software from 0 to 1. You must know the key tools and frameworks for designing, testing, and deploying Golang software in production, as well as table stakes like logging, monitoring, exception reporting, etc.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain our initial Backend software and SDK product line.
- Maintain tests coverage on mission critical components.
- Support 3rd party developers in making product improvements and fixing bugs.
- Integrate with Smart Contract engineers using best practices
- Manage pipeline from development and staging to production
- Provide internal documentation and API playgrounds
- Deploy tools for logging, monitoring, and error handling
- Collaborate with front-end and ops teams for integrations
- Build reusable code and libraries to accelerate development and support teammates
Requirements
- Golang
- Modern web frameworks like Gin or Echo
- ORMs and SQL DBs like PostgreSQL
- AWS, GCP, Heroku, or similar
- Tools like Sentry for monitoring, logging, and error handling
- Various Linux distributions
Standout qualities
- Worked with CosmosSDK chains and devnets
- Worked with libraries like Go-CosmWasm
- Prior experience deploying and maintaining blockchain nodes or other p2p networks
Other expectations
- You enjoy working with a small group of friendly, highly motivated, execution focused colleagues
- You’re comfortable with a high degree of autonomy. We expect you to independently prioritize your work and understand how it maps to the overall needs and goals of the company
- You’re knowledgeable in your domain but also enjoy wearing multiple hats and venturing outside of your comfort zone when the need arises
- You value the ability to write well and understand the importance of good documentation
What we offer
- Opportunity to work with a team of friendly, highly-motivated, execution-focused colleagues with established track records
- Cutting-edge work in the Bitcoin space
- Spontaneous and fun work environment, with full autonomy and decision-making capacities
- An attractive mix of tokens and competitive salary
How to Apply
Please email hiring@satlayer.xyz and follow the below required format.
- Subject Line: [Apply] Position Name - Your Name
- Email should include:
- A short 3m max video introducing yourself and describing something you’re proud of
- Links to Github or whatever best showcases your work
- How you came across this position
- What you want to accomplish at SatLayer