As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will develop secure and scalable backend services and SDKs, collaborating with product and research teams to innovate in Web3 technologies.
At Offchain Labs, we are not just building products — we’re leading a movement.
We are committed to creating a decentralized, secure, and transparent future through blockchain technology. Our mission is to push the boundaries of blockchain innovation and foster a creative, collaborative, and inclusive culture where ideas can come to life. We know that the future of blockchain technology is limitless, and the best way to achieve this is by working with the brightest minds.
We’re looking for thinkers and doers who are eager to embrace new challenges and seek solutions that will push existing boundaries. If you believe in the importance of transparency, trust, and the decentralization of control, and if you’re curious, adaptable, and want to disrupt the status quo, then we want to hear from you.
Why Offchain Labs?
Our team is committed to bridging the gap between the current state of blockchain and its potential. Our flagship product, Arbitrum One, is a dominant force in Ethereum scaling and is trusted by enterprises, developers, and users worldwide. But that’s just the beginning. Our passionate team is constantly building on this success, rolling out innovative tools such as Arbitrum AnyTrust, Arbitrum Orbit, Stylus, BoLD, and Arbitrum Nitro. Offchain Labs also contributes to the Ethereum core protocol with the Prysm consensus client.
Following the successful raising of $3.8M in seed funding in January 2019, as well as $20M in Series A and $100M in Series B funding in 2021, we are looking to expand our team. We invite individuals with a strong interest in blockchain and a talent for approaching problems from unique perspectives to join us in shaping the future of this dynamic field.
At Offchain Labs, we are looking to build Web3 solutions that cover the full stack, from wallet UX down to the chain itself. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will develop highly secure, stable, and scalable backends that power OCL’s products, as well as SDKs that interact with these backends.
In particular, you will be building new enterprise services along with the ZeroDev team, who was recently acquired by Offchain Labs. These services will power the biggest Web3 and TradFi companies in the world such as Ethena and Robinhood.
What you'll do:
- Work with the product and research team to design and implement novel systems that push the frontier of Web3.
- Develop backend services that are secure, stable, scalable, and scalable.
- Develop SDKs that interact with these backend services and blockchains.
What you’ll need:
- Expertise in one or more backend languages, including TypeScript, Go, and Rust
- Expertise in TypeScript for SDK development
- Deep familiarity with Web3 concepts
- Deep familiarity with Web3 tooling such as Viem
- Experience working with smart contracts. You won’t be expected to develop new contracts, but it’s important that you can read and understand them.
- Strong ability to communicate both via text and verbally.
Perks:
- Remote-first global workforce + NY office
- Annual company offsite + team onsites
- Professional reimbursement program (facilitates industry conference attendance, certifications, and more)
- Medical, dental & vision coverage (US + some other countries)
- 401k retirement plan + company match (US only)
- Wellness stipend
- Home office set up / ergonomic equipment program
Attention Offchain Labs Job Seekers:
Please be advised that there has been a rise in fraudulent recruiter activities, particularly within the Web3 space. If you would like to confirm whether someone is an OCL employee or the legitimacy of an offer you received, please email [email protected]
At Offchain Labs, we believe that diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are essential to our success. We are committed to building a welcoming and supportive workplace for all employees, regardless of their background or identity. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and has an equal opportunity to succeed and thrive. We encourage candidates from all walks of life to apply and join our team.
Top Skills
Go
Rust
Typescript
Viem
Web3
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