If you have a strong passion for blockchain and cryptocurrencies, as well as a desire to do something that has never been done before but still solves specific problems in the largest markets in the world and delivers real products with a real revenue model, we want to hear from you.

Required Qualifications

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At least 5 years of hands-on experience in core Java and/or C++ (Java as a priority but ideally both)

· Hands-on experience with developing on at least one backend blockchain codebase, whether proprietary (e.g., Chain) or open-source (e.g., Hyperledger) -- not just building apps on top

Strong understanding of the cryptographic principles and data dependencies underpinning blockchain technologies

Experience and understanding of major consensus protocols, asymmetric encryption, Merkle trees, hash functions, key-value database, P2P communication protocols

Experience and understanding of transaction scripting and smart contracts, especially Bitcoin-style conditionalized transactions

Understanding of key areas of Blockchain research including data privacy, confidential transactions, side chains, and pegging, sharding, and other scaling methodologies

· Strong sense of ownership, passion to build quality products for massive scale in a collaborative, agile environment, and excitement to learn

Preferred Additional Qualifications

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A degree in Computer Science / Mathematics or equivalent work experience in a field utilizing the same subject matter

5+ years of development experience developing production-grade, multi-threaded, enterprise client/server software using Java stack.

Experience contributing to the architecture, design, and implementation of Blockchain technologies like Chain, Corda, and Hyperledger

· Understanding of microservices architecture

Recognized expertise in blockchain applications as evidenced by industry participation, publications, and/or awards

Detailed and verifiable understanding of blockchain architectures including detailed knowledge of how various blockchain platforms differ.

Experience with consensus protocols in commonly used languages such as C, C++, Java

Experience in building distributed databases, networking protocols, or large-scale transaction systems

· Experience developing large scale, highly available distributed systems and protocol design

· Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and distributed systems fundamentals.

· Strong understanding of databases, NoSQL systems, storage, and distributed persistence technologies.

Experience with some of the following: Concurrency and synchronization, common IPC/RPC methods and patterns, queuing patterns and pipeline design, Messaging systems and patterns, Virtual memory management

What you’ll be doing

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Work closely with company leadership to define roadmap and extend an existing custom blockchain implementation in Java

Write high caliber code on a daily basis to satisfy time-sensitive production product development as well as R&D projects

Collaborate with CEO, blockchain engineers, and math wizards and undertake R&D projects to create novel hybrid solutions to solve problems while maintaining extreme performance requirements without trading off guarantees blockchain provides

Help develop blockchain product specs

Collaboratively define blockchain systems architecture and best practices

Document best practices and act as a knowledgeable resource for blockchain engineering and problem-solving.

Bonus Points For:

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Sense of humor

Published Blockchain-related research

Published cryptography research

Experience or genuine interest in trading and exchanges

Experience in P2P networking

A Master’s in Computer Science / Mathematics or equivalent work experience in a field utilizing the same

What You Get:

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The excitement and fulfillment of solving the biggest problems in the largest markets for top global clients using real blockchain technology

Very competitive salary in a well-funded and high growth startup backed by prominent investors

Substantial career opportunities and upside to match your passion for what we do

401K

15 days of PTO per year plus national holidays

100% Remote

Why Join BOSONIC:

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You will be working with a team that is having a profound impact at the crossroads of blockchain and capital markets infrastructure. Building world-class disruptive technologies require vision, persistence, innovation, and a deep belief that nothing is impossible. We are looking for smart people who are not risk-averse and want to build something that will be universally recognized as a world first and world-changing. We aspire to provide a working environment, culture, and leadership team that fosters continuous improvement on a daily basis, offering transparency, ownership, and integrity. Join our proven and successful management team in executing one of the most ambitious global projects in the blockchain space.