Senior Software Engineer

Founded by Turing Award winner Silvio Micali, Algorand builds technology that accelerates the convergence between decentralized and traditional finance. At Algorand, we have a vision where everyone creates and exchanges value efficiently, transparently and securely. Our amazing teams play a critical role in executing on this vision, with their ability to think beyond, have courage in all they do, tackle hard problems creatively, and succeed together as one.  Algorand is looking for an intellectually curious Senior Software Engineer to play an important role in the development and implementation of Algorand’s blockchain and cryptocurrency products. Your ideas and your innovation will help shape the new blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystem of tomorrow.  Our open-source software (https://github.com/algorand) spans a number of languages, with the core protocol being written in Golang (https://golang.org/).  

This Job is For You if You’re:

• Hoping to work remotely (anywhere in the U.S.), or relocate and work at our state-of-the-art headquarters in Boston, Mass.
• Motivated to solve big, complex problems
• Excited by new technologies and has a passion for building products that will serve millions of users
• Passionate for fast-paced, rapidly growing, high-profile projects that have significant industry-level impact on emerging blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies
• Interested in contributing to the open source community

Senior Software Engineers at Algorand:

• Are hands-on developers, applying the best industry standards for code health, security, scalability, and robustness. 
• Devise innovative ideas for solving hard technical problems involving distributed systems, scale, and security; translate these ideas into technical designs and implementation
• Are a key part of an inclusive environment that fosters collaboration and creativity both internally and externally

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience working on and shipping complex applications as part of a team 
• Extensive experience with one or more general purpose programming languages including but not limited to: Go, Java, C++, C#, and Rust 
• Experience in any of the following: distributed systems, secure coding, network coding, performance optimizations
• Excellent written communication skills, particularly focused on technical design, strategy, and project planning

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline
• Demonstrable experience contributing to the design, implementation, and maintenance of a significant technical platform
• Experience contributing to major open source software projects will be considered favorably

Our Commitment to You:

Algorand is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation during the interview process, please advise your recruiter. We publish our new hire salary ranges, all full-time Algonauts receive equity, and our benefits programs through BCBS/Delta Dental/VSP are top tier with 99.99% of benefits premiums for our Employees and their dependents paid for by the Company. We offer a monthly $400 travel reimbursement for our hybrid office employees, a $500 annual wellness stipend, and parental leave programs for both parents.   Pay Range: $160,000 - $200,000 per year