Senior Software Engineer in Test (SDET)

About Story Protocol

Story Protocol aims to grow the creativity of the internet. The internet has introduced revolutionary new methods of developing and distributing creative work: endless remixing, participatory franchises, and AI generated content. However, our current intellectual property infrastructure works against the openness of the internet instead of embracing it. Story Protocol is building an IP infrastructure optimized for the internet era.

Story Protocol aims to address these crucial requirements. Our mission is to unleash the creativity of the internet by building the native IP infrastructure layer of the web.

Our open IP repository enables creative IPs — prose, images, audio, and more — to record their evolutionary journey from inception through the endless combinatorics of digital co-creation. Beyond tracking the provenance and attribution of IP as it grows, we also provide modules that power frictionless composability, allowing anyone to contribute to an IP and to capture the value of that contribution.

Just as Git revolutionized the development of open source software by encompassing the networked evolution of code, Story Protocol is transforming the development of creative IP.

Our team features deep expertise in media, tech, and business. Founding team members are successful serial entrepreneurs. We are backed by top VCs globally.

Now, we’re looking for stellar engineers on our journey to usher in the next era of IP business –– we invite you to join us.

About The Role

The Senior SDET for our L1 blockchain is a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our cutting-edge blockchain technology. You will work closely with our blockchain engineers to design and implement comprehensive testing strategies that ensure the robustness and scalability of our blockchain infrastructure. Your work will be pivotal in maintaining the high standards of security and performance required for our platform.

• Develop and implement automated test frameworks for our L1 blockchain.
• Design, write, and execute test plans and test cases.
• Collaborate with blockchain engineers to understand the architecture and design of our blockchain system.
• Identify, document, and track bugs, and work with the development team to resolve them.
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage of all blockchain components, including consensus layer, execution layer, smart contracts, etc.
• Perform performance testing and benchmarking of blockchain nodes and networks.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure testability and best practices.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of security tests to identify vulnerabilities in the blockchain infrastructure.

• Strong Passion for Blockchain: Demonstrate a deep passion and robust interest in blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies.
• Testing Expertise: Possess extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in software testing methodologies, including automated testing, performance testing, and security testing.
• Blockchain Knowledge: Have a solid understanding of blockchain technology, including but not limited to Layer 1 and Layer 2 technologies, and smart contract development.
• Educational Background: Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experienced in Test Development: Bring 3-5 years of experience in software testing and test automation.
• Blockchain Testing Skills: Have at least 2 years dedicated to blockchain or distributed systems testing, with a strong understanding of potential issues in peer-to-peer networking, consensus algorithms, virtual machines, and storage subsystems. Proficiency in Golang/Solidity/Typscript is highly desirable.
• Communication and Problem-Solving: Exhibit exceptional communication skills, an eagerness to learn, and a proactive approach to identifying and solving problems effectively.