Software Engineer, Networking Lisboa

Software Engineer, Networking
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

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Who We Are

At Anza, we're at the forefront of blockchain technology, developing the Agave client to enhance the Solana ecosystem — a blockchain designed for rapid growth without compromising security or scalability. We pioneer advanced solutions to meet the evolving demands of decentralized applications.

Software Engineer, Networking - Anza

Who We Are

At Anza, we're at the forefront of blockchain technology, developing the Agave client to enhance the Solana ecosystem — a blockchain designed for rapid growth without compromising security or scalability. We pioneer advanced solutions to meet the evolving demands of decentralized applications.

The Role

As a Software Engineer specializing in the networking stack, you will play a critical role in fortifying Anza's Agave client and the broader Solana network. Your work will directly contribute to the efficiency and reliability of our blockchain infrastructure, ensuring seamless communication and data propagation across the network. You will focus on the gossip protocol and block delivery mechanisms, ensuring they are optimized for performance, secure against potential threats, and scalable to accommodate future growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Optimize Networking Protocols: Design, implement, and optimize the gossip and block delivery protocols to enhance the overall performance of the Solana network
• Ensure Network Security: Identify and mitigate potential security vulnerabilities within the networking stack, ensuring robust protection against emerging threats
• Scalability and Performance: Work on improving the scalability of the network to handle increasing transaction volumes and node participation without compromising on performance
• Testing and Validation: Create and execute comprehensive tests to validate the reliability and efficiency of the networking stack, including stress tests, fault injection, and performance benchmarking
• Collaboration: Collaborate with
  - functional teams, including core protocol engineers, security experts, and infrastructure teams, to ensure the seamless integration and functioning of the networking components
• Documentation and Code Review: Maintain thorough documentation of the networking protocols and conduct peer code reviews to uphold high standards of code quality and consistency
  
  

Requirements

What You'll Bring

• Experience: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience and 3+ years of
  - on experience with core infrastructure software and distributed systems
• Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in systems programming languages such as Rust or C++. Experience with networking protocols and distributed systems. Deep understanding of TCP/IP networking, architecture, and principles underlying distributed systems
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze complex systems, identify potential issues, and develop effective solutions
• Security Mindset: Knowledge of common security threats and best practices in network security
• Performance Optimization: Experience with performance profiling and optimization techniques
• Collaboration and Communication: Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Linux, systems automation tools, and systems architecture
• A knack for designing secure protocols, software, and algorithms that minimize trust requirements
• Active participation in Bitcoin/Ethereum/Blockchain projects or the
  - source community is highly desirable
  
  

Benefits

Why Join Anza?

We offer a dynamic,
- paced environment where innovation and
- solving are at the heart of everything we do. Here, your work will have a direct impact on the security and scalability of blockchain technology, contributing to the foundation of decentralized applications worldwide.

We're excited to welcome individuals who share our passion for pushing the boundaries of blockchain technology. If you're ready to take on the challenge and contribute to the next generation of blockchain infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.

The salary range for US-based candidates will be determined throughout the interview process depending on experience, skill, and location. Candidates should anticipate an annual base salary (not including incentive compensation or other benefits) of $150, 000 USD to $275, 000 USD.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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