Staff Backend Blockchain Engineer

Role Overview

We are looking for a Staff Backend Blockchain Engineer to help us deliver on a new blockchain platform, which will be showcasing availability of our products through a top-notch marketplace. Within this role you will be our head architect and develop smart contracts coordinating with our broader team to integrate blockchain contracts into our stack. You will document, guide, and design keeping track of issues and either self-implement or design fixes.

We are searching for creative minds that are excited to take on difficulties in the immediate while providing vision to the future. We want builders, innovators, and those that can not only think outside the box, but collaborate outside the box.

Responsibilities

• Work with others to design and build our systems using blockchain and have strong expertise within smart contracts
• Demonstrate great attention to detail
• Demonstrate great knowledge of programming tools and the ability to regularly produce working, correct code
• Have the ability to comprehend that a thriving open source ecosystem multiplies your productivity

Requirements

• You have 7+ years of experience in software engineering
• You have demonstrated excellence in software engineering including exposure to distributed systems, scalability, and algorithms
• You have a background in computer science and a knowledge of various programming paradigms
• You have focused on delivering impactful results that consumers benefit from in a blockchain ecosystem
• You have experience with architecture and design of blockchain solutions through deep knowledge of Solidity and the Ethereum Virtual Machine
• Professional TypeScript experience
• Experience writing smart contracts in a professional capacity

Culture & Perks:

Our team-based culture provides the foundation for people to do their best work and constantly learn and grow. We offer a full slate of benefits, including competitive salaries, stock options, health coverage, and unlimited vacation. Given that we’re an early-stage startup, our benefits package continues to evolve as we do. Your ideas and suggestions matter to us! 

Our Core Values:

• Trust. We safeguard the goal. We believe we will only succeed if we earn trust – trust of our people, trust of our customers, trust of our partners. We will strive to achieve and keep faith at all times.
• Innovation. We dream big. We’re endlessly curious and constantly searching for the best, the better, and the never-before imagined.
• Excellence. We take big swings. We have high expectations of ourselves in everything we do.
• Grit. We push past the finish line until the last second. Giving up is not an option. We will always find a way. 
• Inclusion. We are a team player, and we are in it together. We believe that diverse thinking comes from different thinkers, and we need all perspectives to come together and win.
• Authenticity. We are the real deal and always authentic in what we create, our dealings with others, and in who we are as human beings.
• Accountability. We carry the ball. We hold ourselves to the highest moral and ethical standards. We will be fair and honest and take responsibility for our actions.
• Our People. You will be working with the top players who are the most talented, fun, supportive, and innovative leaders and teams. Aka, people you can be proud to work with!
• Our Mission. We believe that we are building something great and that the best things we create will make the world a better place. Our goal is to deepen our connection through experiences to fans and collectors globally.

Location

New York, US

About Us

At Candy Digital, we're driven by a single question: How can Web3 technology revolutionize the world of collectibles?

Our mission is to take the passion of being a devoted fan and elevate it to new heights by building a fully immersive digital storefront where fans can buy, sell, and trade their digital collectibles with unique, gamified experiences behind each engagement.

We're proud to have the support of some of the top leaders in the Web3 space, including Galaxy Digital, ConsenSys Mesh, Polygon, and Palm. These partners are revolutionizing how we invest in, build, and interact with digital collectibles. We're excited to work alongside them to create next-generation experiences that deepen fan engagement and connect people to their passions.

Candy is headquartered in New York City, with a hybrid work environment that thrives on community and inclusivity. Led by innovators across the industry, we foster a culture of meaningful engagement and impactful change, always striving to bring enthusiasts closer to the field and reenvision the world of collectibles.

Fandom, reimagined.