Senior Blockchain Integration Engineer (Remote)

at Bittrex
Published November 30, 2022
Location Remote, OR
Category Default  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

Bittrex, the leading blockchain technology provider and cryptocurrency exchange, is hiring two fully remote *Senior Blockchain Integration Engineers *to play a key role in how new cryptocurrencies are integrated into our *backend* platform. We are specifically looking for talented individuals that will help us push the boundaries of blockchain technology and drive innovation within the industry. If this sounds like you, we would love to have you join our rapidly growing team.
We're expanding our blockchain integration practice from a small team of software engineers splitting focus between product features and integrations, to a team of dedicated blockchain integration engineers who will be a key part of keeping Bittrex at the leading edge of bringing new blockchain assets to our international retail and institutional customer base.
When you work at Bittrex, you will find compelling work, worthwhile professional development, outstanding benefits, and the opportunity to make a difference. We believe that we can build an inclusive environment founded on empathy, respect, and equality to create great experiences for our diverse and global customers. Depending on role and business needs, you will either work onsite, in a hybrid model or fully remote.
**This is a fully remote, non-contract, direct hire (W-2) position. Working remotely from a primary residence outside the United States is currently not permitted for this role.**
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*In this role, you will:*

* Own the end-to-end integration of new native blockchains into our TypeScript-based universal wallet API.
* Help maintain and extend existing blockchain integrations to support new customer-facing features.
* Participate in the design, creation, and deployment of a generalized high-availability containerized blockchain node architecture.
* Collaborate with the operations team in the creation of support runbooks & incident response plans.
* Assist with production incident response.
* Influence the continuous improvement of the team's development, testing, release, and monitoring practices.
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*Requirements Required:*
* 5 years' experience programming in a professional setting
* 3-5 years' experience *integrating blockchain infrastructure *into services & applications
* *Working knowledge of major blockchains *(e.g., Ethereum, Bitcoin, Cardano, Solana, etc.) and common clones
* Demonstrated proficiency in *Typescript *and *NodeJS*, with additional consideration given to candidates also having *C# *experience.
* An understanding of *cryptography *and *security fundamentals*
* An understanding of *blockchain technologies*, *peer networking*, *smart contracts*, etc.
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*Benefits at Bittrex:*

* Fully remote work
* Flex office space
* Unlimited PTO
* 401(k) participating with employer match
* Top of the line health coverage
* Health savings account (HSA)
* Education and home office stipends

-*Some highlights of our 2022 Benefits:*

* Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance - Bittrex pays 100% of premiums for benefit eligible employees and 75% of premiums for spouse/domestic partner and children.
* Unlimited PTO, plus 13 company-paid holidays annually
* 401K Match up to 4%
* HSA & FSA Accounts
* Continuing Education Reimbursement
* Home Office Stipend
* Fertility Benefits
* Parental & Medical Leave
* Pet Bereavement Leav

* Recruiter Phone Screen (15-30 min)
* Live Technical Interview (via Coderpad, 50 min)
* Interview Loop (via Zoom & Coderpad, 3-4 hours, can be split over two days)
*Prior to each step, we will send tips on what to expect and how to prepare.
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