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Senior Software Engineer, Generalist

@ Anza
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San Francisco, California, United States
$180k-$300k/yrRemoteFull Time
Responsibilities:Develop infrastructure, Design testing, Analyze metrics
Requirements Summary:3+ years in core infrastructure software and distributed systems; Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent; Rust or C++; knowledge of blockchain tech; security-minded; collaborative; Linux and systems tooling familiarity.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Rust, C++, Linux, Distributed systems, Consensus algorithms, Blockchain, Networking, Performance profiling
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Senior Software Engineer, Generalist - Anza 

Who We Are

Anza is a Solana R&D lab pushing the boundaries of blockchain performance and scalability. Anza was founded by experienced executives and core engineers solving the toughest problems in Web3. Crypto ecosystems rely on robust protocols, and we believe those are best built out in the open, with multiple contributors. We pioneer advanced solutions to meet the evolving demands of decentralized applications.

The Role

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in fortifying Anza's Agave client and the broader Solana network. This involves analyzing and debugging existing code, working with vertical subject-matter experts to understand goals, and designing and benchmarking new solutions to meet performance and reliability requirements. Your work will directly contribute to the robustness and reliability of our blockchain infrastructure, ensuring it remains secure against emerging threats and scalable to accommodate future growth.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance our technical infrastructure, focusing on the Agave client within the Solana ecosystem.
  • Design and implement testing frameworks and methodologies that simulate adversarial attacks, identifying vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.
  • Gather and analyze metrics to identify performance bottlenecks.
  • Work with subject matter experts to understand code component performance requirements and goals, both present and future.
  • Design, implement, and benchmark solutions to improve performance and reliability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect solutions that prioritize reliability, scalability, security, and optimal performance of the Solana network.
  • Contribute to the entire software development lifecycle, from concept and design to deployment, ensuring smooth transitions between development, staging, and production environments.
  • Craft detailed documentation and architecture designs to foster consistent standards and knowledge sharing across teams.