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Senior Blockchain Engineer

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SHRAPNEL

SHRAPNEL

51-200 employees

Develops AAA shooter game using blockchain

Crypto & Web3
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$100k - $180kAnnually

+ Stocks + Tokens + Benefits

Mid, Senior

Seattle, WA, USA

Category
FinTech Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
Agile
Data Structures & Algorithms
TypeScript
Blockchain
AWS
Solidity
Nginx
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 3+ years of recent hands-on coding and software design
  • Experience with implementing various contracts in Solidity, including but not limited to ERC721 and ERC1155 Contracts
  • Experience with all phases of the software development life cycle, best practices and Agile Software Development.
  • Solid OOP and software design knowledge – you should know how to create software that’s extensible, reusable and meets desired architectural objectives.
  • A strong familiarity of Web Server technologies including NGINX, Apache and J2EE.
  • A strong familiarity with Cloud providers including AWS, Azure, GCP
Responsibilities
  • Build robust, scalable and secure software using Solidity, Go, and Typescript
  • Contribute to the design and creation of services and system architecture for our projects
  • Contribute and provide feedback to other team members.
  • Improve our code quality through writing various automated tests and performing code reviews.
  • Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas to our technology, algorithms and products.
  • Work with the product and design teams to understand end-user requirements, formulate use cases, and then translate that into a pragmatic and effective technical solution.
  • Dive into difficult problems and successfully deliver results on schedule

Shrapnel develops the SHRAPNEL game, which is the first AAA shooter game utilizing blockchain technology. This game allows players to engage in a digital economy where they can own, trade, and sell in-game assets securely. Unlike traditional games, Shrapnel offers players true ownership of their digital items, enhancing their gaming experience. The company stands out in the competitive video game market by targeting gamers who appreciate high-quality titles and are interested in blockchain advancements. Shrapnel's goal is to create an immersive gaming experience that combines competitive gameplay with community engagement and creative content creation, while generating revenue through game sales, in-game purchases, and transaction fees.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$27M

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

2021

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-8%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

4%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Shrapnel's partnership with Stardust's Starbase enhances player engagement and acquisition through innovative reward structures.
  • The introduction of SHRAP tokens and in-game marketplace on the Epic Games Store provides multiple revenue streams and enhances player investment.
  • Winning the Most Anticipated Game award and raising $20 million in funding highlights strong market interest and financial backing.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive gaming market, especially within the blockchain segment, poses significant challenges for Shrapnel to maintain its unique position.
  • Dependence on blockchain technology may alienate traditional gamers who are skeptical of Web3 innovations.

What makes SHRAPNEL unique

  • Shrapnel is the first AAA shooter game built on blockchain technology, offering a unique blend of competitive gameplay and digital asset ownership.
  • The integration of blockchain ensures true ownership of in-game assets, setting Shrapnel apart from traditional AAA titles.
  • Shrapnel's team, composed of veterans from major franchises like HALO and Call of Duty, brings unparalleled expertise to the project.

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