Full-Time

Senior Staff/Principal Software Engineer

Orb, Distributed Systems

Posted on 10/7/2024

Worldcoin

Worldcoin

201-500 employees

Provides digital identity and financial services

Fintech
Crypto & Web3
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$287k - $350kAnnually

+ Long Term Incentive Package

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Rust
Postgres
AWS
Go
MongoDB

You match the following Worldcoin's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Versatile enough to work on the strategy of the entire subsystem all the way through to code implementation.
  • Experience with distributed systems, applied mathematics, and protocols.
  • Familiarity with relevant technologies: AWS, Rust, Golang, Kubernetes, Mongo, Postgres.
Responsibilities
  • Lead how we approach problems in the domain of distributed systems, applied mathematics, and protocols.

Worldcoin provides a digital identity and financial network aimed at giving everyone access to the global economy, regardless of their location or economic status. Its main product is the Worldcoin wallet, which works with the World ID to enable users to make transactions on the Worldcoin network. The technology is based on an open-source protocol, allowing the community of developers and technologists to modify and improve it. This community is supported by the Worldcoin Foundation, which helps it grow until it can sustain itself. Unlike many competitors, Worldcoin focuses on universal access and operates globally, targeting individuals who want to engage in the economy through a digital identity. The company's goal is to democratize economic participation in an increasingly digital world.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$145.9M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Worldcoin's expansion into emerging markets shows growing demand for digital identity solutions.
  • Partnership with Dune Analytics enhances transparency, potentially increasing user trust.
  • Continuous funding program by Worldcoin Foundation may inspire innovation and adoption.

What critics are saying

  • Worldcoin faces regulatory scrutiny in Germany over GDPR non-compliance.
  • Fines in South Korea highlight risks in regions with strict data protection laws.
  • Privacy concerns in Latin America could lead to legal challenges and impact trust.

What makes Worldcoin unique

  • Worldcoin offers a privacy-focused network with secure digital asset management.
  • The World App allows users to store World ID and manage digital assets securely.
  • Worldcoin operates on an open-source protocol, fostering a global developer community.

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Benefits

Health, dental, & vision insurance for you & dependents

401(k) plan

Flexible work hours

Unlimited time off

Parental leave

Daily catered lunch and dinner upon return to office

Home office set up stipend

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