Senior Software Engineer

4 Months ago • 5 Years + • Software Development & Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Software Engineer on the CDK team at Polygon Labs, you will lead the development of modular, efficient, and scalable solutions for blockchain interoperability. Key responsibilities include studying blockchain architecture, enhancing the CDK client, collaborating on proving logic design for the Agglayer, supporting external teams, maintaining a high-performance codebase, and innovating in cross-chain communication. You will work with Go and Rust to integrate smart contracts, zero-knowledge systems, and other blockchains via their RPCs. This role requires expertise in rollup and bridge protocols and experience with the OP Stack. The ideal candidate possesses a curious and innovative mindset, thrives on solving complex challenges, and is passionate about pushing the boundaries of blockchain technology.
Must have:
  • 5+ years backend software development experience
  • 3+ years Golang experience
  • Solid understanding of rollup and bridge protocols
  • OP Stack experience
  • Lead development of modular, efficient solutions
Good to have:
  • Rust experience
  • Solidity smart contract understanding
  • Familiarity with OP Stack extensions, Orbit, Elastic Chain
  • Conceptual understanding of zero-knowledge proofs
Perks:
  • Remote-first global workforce
  • Industry-leading health insurance
  • Company matching 401k
  • Home office setup allowance
  • Annual book allowance
  • Internet/phone reimbursement
  • Flexible time off
  • Wellness Friday off
  • Company laptop
  • Egg freezing, mental health, and employee wellness benefits

Job Details

About Polygon Labs

Polygon Labs is a software development company building and developing a network of aggregated blockchains via the Agglayer, secured by Ethereum. As public infrastructure, the Agglayer will bring together user bases and liquidity for any connected chain, and leverage Ethereum as a settlement layer. Polygon Labs has also contributed to the core development of several widely-adopted scaling protocols and tools for launching blockchains, including Polygon PoS, Polygon zkEVM, and Polygon Miden, which is in development as well as Polygon CDK.

Your Role

The Polygon team anticipates that this role will develop and maintain robust software at the intersection of Polygon CDK and Agglayer, focusing on creating elegant integrations between multiple blockchains. This will happen in the form of Go and Rust code, which will be used to integrate smart contracts, Zero Knowledge systems, and other blockchains through their RPCs. You'll work with a highly motivated team of innovators who thrive on solving complex challenges and pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

This role is ideal for someone with a curious and innovative mindset, driven by a passion for learning, experimenting, and building transformative solutions. Your work will push the boundaries of blockchain interoperability, reimagining what is possible in this rapidly evolving space.

Your Responsibilities

 As a Senior Software Engineer on the CDK team, you will lead the development of modular, efficient, and scalable solutions while collaborating across teams to advance interoperability. Key responsibilities include:

  • Study and Analyze Blockchains: Conduct in-depth research into the architecture, consensus mechanisms, and state management of various blockchains to understand their integration requirements.

  • Enhance the CDK Client: Develop and improve the CDK client to ensure it remains modular, scalable, and adaptable for integrating diverse blockchain protocols.

  • Collaborate on Proving Logic Design: Partner with the team to design and implement efficient mechanisms for verifying blockchain state and consensus, enabling reliable proofs for the Agglayer.

  • Support External Teams: Provide guidance and technical support to third-party teams integrating their blockchains with the Agglayer.

  • Code Maintenance and Optimization: Maintain a clean, robust, and high-performance codebase that supports long-term scalability.
    Innovate in Cross-Chain Communication: Identify and pursue opportunities to enhance cross-chain functionality through innovative solutions.

What You’ll Need

  • 5+ years of experience developing backend software

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with Golang

  • Solid understanding of rollup and bridge protocols

  • Experience with the OP Stack is required

  • Familiarity with OP Stack extensions and other rollup technologies such as Orbit and Elastic Chain is a plus

  • Strong proactive attitude and ownership over delivered solutions

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Rust

  • Ability to read and understand smart contracts, particularly those written in Solidity

  • Conceptual understanding of zero-knowledge proofs and their practical applications (without requiring deep mathematical knowledge)

Polygon Labs Perks

The goal of the Polygon Labs total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan includes the following benefits for our full time employees:

  • Remote first global workforce

  • Industry leading Medical, Dental and Vision health insurance*

  • Company matching 401k with 3% match*

  • $1,500 Home Office Set Up Allowance (life-time max)

  • $200 Annual Book Allowance Program

  • $75 Monthly internet or phone reimbursement

  • Flexible Time Off

  • 1 company wide wellness Friday day off per quarter

  • Company issued laptop

  • Egg freezing, mental health, and employee wellness benefits

*In certain countries medical, dental and vision is fully covered for employees & their dependents. This is country and plan specific.

*401k is for United States employees only

Polygon Labs is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Polygon Labs is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equal opportunity. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and applicants with a disability may request to be accommodated throughout the recruitment process. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their individual accessibility needs.

If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

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