Protocol/Blockchain Engineer (w Hyperledger Fabric)
About the job
Job Description
- Extensive Hyperledger Fabric experience
- Expertise in chaincode development (Go/JavaScript)
- Knowledge of Kubernetes and AWS
- Experience with goleveldb and query optimization
- Understanding of Fabric's IAM systems
- Passion for Web3 and innovation
- Game development experience
- Strong product management skills
- Competitive Salary
- 100% employee-covered benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
Gala
Gala is creating entertainment that empowers on the blockchain. Across our family of brands, including Games, Music, Film, Blockchain and VOX, we're empowering creators and fans to build the future of entertainment.
Powered by talent from around the globe, we believe in making bold moves to create products that have never been seen in the marketplace. Gala was founded by Eric Schiermeyer (gaming legend and co-founder of Zynga) and ever since Gala has grown to be a leader in Web3 entertainment.
Under the Gala brand, we have a growing roster of reputable partners across Gaming and Entertainment, including DreamWorks, AMC, and NBCU. Plus, legendary game developers Peter Molyneux and Will Wright and music greats like Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Kings of Leon, and BT.
Our values are based on openness and ownership and the ability to deliver games, experiences, and opportunities to people worldwide. We are breaking down barriers to bring our communities joy, entertainment, and real-world value.
At Gala, we work with flexibility; we have a great time with our colleagues and love getting things done. While working here, you'll imagine and create new and exciting things for the world to enjoy. Your talents and efforts will improve our audiences' lives in the real world.
And this is just the beginning…
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Protocol Engineer / Blockchain Engineer specializing in Hyperledger Fabric to join our cutting-edge blockchain development team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Hyperledger Fabric's architecture, transaction flow, and chain code development, coupled with a passion for pushing the boundaries of blockchain technology.
You will be a part of a company of super-achievers who work together to bring forth the evolution of entertainment. The ideal candidate has prior game dev experience, excellent people skills, business acumen, and an exemplary work ethic. We want someone with experience and passion for web3, cryptocurrency, and NFTs. We would love someone with a deep passion for innovation, strong product management skills, and an impressive track record for working in a fast-paced, evolving, creative-minded environment.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize complex blockchain solutions using Hyperledger Fabric.
- Implement and fine-tune consensus mechanisms within Fabric networks.
- Manage the process of adding new organizations to existing Fabric networks.
- Deploy and maintain Hyperledger Fabric networks on Kubernetes.
- Establish and maintain CI/CD workflows for Fabric projects using AWS.
- Develop high-performance, secure, and scalable chaincode.
- Optimize transaction flow and network performance.
- Implement advanced security measures and access control mechanisms.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architecture and best practices.
- Contribute to open-source Hyperledger Fabric projects and community initiatives
Essential Skills and Qualifications
- Extensive experience with Hyperledger Fabric architecture and components.
- Advanced knowledge of Fabric transaction flow, including endorsement, ordering, and validation phases.
- Expertise in writing efficient and secure chaincode using Go or JavaScript.
- Proficiency in optimizing chaincode performance and ensuring determinism.
- Experience with goleveldb and complex query optimization.
- Strong understanding of Fabric's identity and access management systems.
- Familiarity with Fabric's private data collections and channels.
- Expertise in container orchestration using Kubernetes.
- Proficiency with CI/CD tools and cloud platforms, particularly AWS.
- Self-motivated, stellar work ethic, fun collaborator
- Excited by problem-solving
- Fearless
Nice-to-Have Skills and Qualifications
- Passionate and driven to work in an innovative environment
#LI-Onsite
Gala is an equal-opportunity employer and adopts a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all current and prospective employees regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse workforce because, in our view, diversity enables better business outcomes. We also believe that a more inclusive workplace, where people of different backgrounds work together, ensures better outcomes for all staff. From application to interview, we place inclusion at the heart of all we do.
Employee Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- U.S. based Employees receive 100% employee-covered benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program and much more
NEXT STEPS
If you have the experience, passion, and drive to join our team, then please submit a resume by clicking the apply button below!
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for our positions. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country indicated by the job description without the need for visa sponsorship.
Gala does not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. We will not consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including, and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies. Gala will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. We kindly ask that external recruitment agencies or third-party vendors refrain from contacting any managers or senior leadership directly regarding job postings or potential candidate submissions.
About The Company
Gala is creating entertainment that empowers on the blockchain. Across our family of brands including Games, Music, Film and VOX, we’re empowering creators and fans to build the future of entertainment. Powered by talent from around the globe, our fully remote organization believes in making bold moves to create products that have never been seen before in the marketplace.
Gala was founded by Eric Schiermeyer (gaming legend and co-founder of Zynga), and Michael McCarthy (the Creative Director behind viral gaming hits such as Farmville 2). Since then, Gala has grown to be a leader in Web3 entertainment.
Under the Gala brand, we have a growing roster of reputable partners across Gaming and Entertainment including DreamWorks, AMC and NBCU. Plus, legendary game developers Peter Molyneux and Will Wright, as well as music greats like Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Kings of Leon and BT.
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