Software Engineer, Foundations

As a Software Engineer, Foundations at Chainlink Labs, your main responsibilities include collaborating with the architecture team to design and implement solutions for scalability and security. You will drive the automation of node deployments, ensuring better efficiency and horizontal scalability, and gain a deep understanding of operational needs to translate them into effective platform architecture.

To apply for the Software Engineer, Foundations position at Chainlink Labs, you should have at least 4 years of professional software development experience, particularly with Go. Additionally, experience with platform development, distributed systems, and production APIs is essential. Candidates familiar with Typescript or Solidity are preferred, along with a strong interest in blockchain and web3 technologies.

In the Software Engineer, Foundations role at Chainlink Labs, you will engage with a range of technologies including Go for software development, and potentially Typescript or Solidity for various integrations. Your work will also involve dealing with distributed systems and cloud-based applications, alongside innovative blockchain technologies.

Chainlink Labs is recognized as one of the most loved workplaces, making it a fantastic environment for software engineers. You will be part of a cutting-edge team that is at the forefront of decentralized technology, with a culture of collaboration, innovation, and a focus on personal and professional growth.

Yes, all roles at Chainlink Labs, including the Software Engineer, Foundations position, are global and remote-based. While the team encourages overlapping working hours with Eastern Standard Time (EST), you can work from anywhere, making it a flexible option for candidates worldwide.

Highlight specific projects where you used Go, focusing on how it enabled you to develop scalable solutions. Discuss any frameworks or libraries that you leveraged, as well as how you approached problem-solving in your code.

Provide an example of a manual task you improved through automation. Emphasize the tools and techniques you used, and discuss the efficiency gains or error reductions your automation efforts achieved.

Discuss your approach to secure coding, such as code reviews, using secure libraries, and executing regular security audits. This shows your depth of understanding regarding security best practices in software development.

Explain your approach to task management, including any tools you use or frameworks that guide your prioritization based on project goals, deadlines, or team input.

Talk about a challenging project, detailing the specifics of the obstacle. Describe the steps you took to navigate the issue and highlight the successful outcome as a result of your actions.

Elaborate on your understanding of distributed systems, providing examples of projects where you played a key role. Explain the principles you applied to ensure system reliability and scalability.

Discuss specific experiences where you collaborated with other teams such as design or product management. Highlight how open communication and regular updates supported project success.

Mention specific version control systems (like Git) and documentation tools (such as Confluence or markdown) that you are comfortable using, emphasizing your commitment to maintaining clear and accessible project artifacts.

Share your passion for blockchain and how you’ve engaged with these technologies in past roles. Discuss innovations that excite you and how they relate to your career aspirations.

Outline specific metrics such as uptime, latency, or response time that you monitor. Explain how you use these metrics to assess performance and make improvements over time.