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 aren’t just building products: we’re leading a movement.
As pioneers in blockchain scalability and security, we're at the forefront of transforming how the world interacts with decentralized applications. We're laying the foundation that will define the next generation of digital commerce, governance, and human interaction. This involves tackling real-world challenges that come with scaling blockchain technology, without compromising on its core principles: decentralization, security and transparency.
At the center of this vision is our people. Our team is made up of thinkers and doers that embrace new challenges and seek solutions that push existing boundaries. If you’re energized by solving unprecedented problems, and believe in the role that decentralized systems will play in creating a more equitable digital future, then we want to hear from you.
Why Offchain Labs?
Offchain Labs is setting the pace for the entire Ethereum ecosystem. We built the Arbitrum stack that powers Arbitrum One, the most widely adopted Ethereum scaling solution that exists today.
Arbitrum’s ecosystem is undergoing tremendous growth with hundreds of projects and dApps on Arbitrum One today. Over 100 different teams have used Offchain Labs technology to build their own Arbitrum chains. Major players in the space, Robinhood, BlackRock, Ethena Labs, Securitize, Aave, and Apechain are all using the Arbitrum stack.
Arbitrum’s thriving ecosystem wouldn’t exist without our advanced technology stack. Arbitrum, Prysm, ZeroDev. These aren’t just product names. These are tools that are actively reshaping what's possible on Ethereum and advancing its core infrastructure.
To top it all off? We’re backed by $124 million in funding. We’ve demonstrated consistent execution with billions in secured value, thousands of supported projects, and infrastructure processing millions of transactions seamlessly.
The Role:
- 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 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:
This role cannot be performed in California, or Colorado.
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 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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