Senior Software Engineer - Caffeine (Backend)
Senior Software Engineer - Caffeine (Backend)
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$ 175000 - 235000
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Job Description
DFINITY is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join the team building Caffeine an innovative AIdriven nocode platform. Caffeine will empower everyday users to design develop and deploy software applications on the Internet Computer (IC) a revolutionary decentralized and serverless alternative to traditional cloud compute platforms.
Are you new to decentralization or not an expert in blockchain or cryptography Thats okay! We have some of the worlds foremost experts and theyre excited to share their knowledge. You bring your awesome skills and help us create something amazing.
* Please note that this role requires inoffice work from our amazing office in San Francisco 3 days per week.
What youll work on:
Youll own the complete software development lifecycle for key products including:
- Caffeine: A userfriendly tool empowering both technical and nontechnical users to create and deploy SaaS applications using natural language prompts
- ICP Ninja: A webbased IDE designed for new ICP developers simplifying and accelerating software development and deployment on the Internet Computer
- CaLM (Canister Lifecycle Manager) a build deploy and monitoring service for managing the entire lifecycle of IC smart contracts
Youll primarily work in Rust TypeScriptNodejs and other modern backend technologies.
Responsibilities:
- Develop robust secure and scalable backend systems and services using Rust and TypeScript
- Manage the entire feature lifecycle from initial concept and design through implementation and ongoing support
- Collaborate with platform engineering teams to deploy and maintain production services
- Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for rapid product iteration as user adoption increases
- Collaborate with other engineers and business stakeholders to define and deliver highimpact solutions
- Mentor fellow engineers to promote knowledge sharing and teamwork.
- Contribute to frontend codebases (TypeScript) and SDKs as needed to ensure complete product delivery
You might be a great fit if you:
- Possess a strong foundation in computer science (degree or equivalent)
- Have extensive experience leading fullstack engineering projects
- Demonstrate strong proficiency in modern backend development languages including TypeScript Go Python and Rust
- Have experience designing and building REST APIs for B2B and B2C applications
- Have a proven track record of building distributed systems developer tools or userfacing products
- Are curious and comfortable contributing to frontend development as needed
- Can effectively collaborate in a multidisciplinary team across multiple time zones
- Exhibit excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Are passionate about democratizing software engineering and building a more resilient internet
Bonus Points:
- Proven experience developing backend applications using Rust
- Active contributions to opensource software projects
- Experience in building products leveraging large language models (LLMs)
- Familiarity with the Internet Computer or other blockchain technologies
More information about what youll be working on:
- Internet Computer
- Read about Caffeine in the ICP 2025 Roadmap and watch Where AI Builds to learn more about what this team is working on.
- to see how the Internet Computer makes developing and deploying applications a streamlined process.
Base Salary Range: $175000 $235000/yr
This position can be considered across multiple levels. Total compensation at DFINITY consists of base salary generous bonus and is determined based on multiple factors including job leveling areas of expertise educational background geographic location and overall experience.
In addition to the cash components of our offers we have generous benefits including top tier medical dental and vision insurance; disability insurance; life insurance; 401(k); flexible PTO policy in addition to paid holidays.
About DFINITY and the Internet Computer:
Join our team of over 250 talented individuals including worldrenowned cryptographers distributed systems engineers programming language experts and industry leaders who are shaping the future of the internet and web3.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
