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Staff Software Engineer

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Ava Labs

Ava Labs

201-500 employees

Blockchain platform for decentralized finance applications

Crypto & Web3
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$190.4k - $238kAnnually

Junior, Mid

Remote in USA + 1 more

Category
Backend Engineering
FinTech Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
Blockchain
AWS
Go
Requirements
  • BS in Computer Science or related discipline
  • 2+ years of hands on blockchain, consensus protocols, distributed systems, applied cryptography, or similar systems
  • C++ and Golang
  • Strong understanding of blockchains and distributed systems (transaction formats, consensus mechanisms, light clients, etc)
  • Strong understanding of cryptographic primitives
  • Hands on experience with cloud deployments (AWS and/or Azure)
  • Experience with cross-chain protocols and smart contract development is a plus
  • Experience leading teams is a plus
Responsibilities
  • Drive the core technical projects of the Avalanche Bridge, from planning through release
  • Design, optimize, and implement novel cross-chain transfer and interoperability protocols
  • Work with our talented product, business, and engineering teams to communicate and align on upcoming features and releases
  • Develop automated testing suites and tools
  • Support our Infrastructure and Security teams with new releases and production monitoring (on-call rotation)

Ava Labs focuses on decentralized finance (DeFi) by providing the Avalanche platform, which allows developers to create and deploy smart contracts. Avalanche is recognized for its speed and security, being the fastest smart contracts platform and having the most validators to confirm transactions. This makes it an attractive option for developers building decentralized applications (dApps). Ava Labs aims to integrate traditional financial systems with blockchain technology while generating revenue through transaction fees, staking, and enterprise solutions.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$682M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

35%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Strategic partnerships with major players like Konami and Gamestarter position Ava Labs at the forefront of blockchain gaming innovation.
  • The launch of the Vryx scaling solution aims to achieve 100,000 transactions per second, significantly enhancing the platform's capabilities.
  • Collaborations with diverse industries, such as K-Pop and sports ticketing, demonstrate Ava Labs' versatility and potential for widespread adoption.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive DeFi market requires continuous innovation to maintain a leading position.
  • Dependence on the success of partnerships and integrations, such as with Konami and SmartOSC, could pose risks if these collaborations do not yield expected results.

What makes Ava Labs unique

  • Avalanche is recognized as the fastest smart contracts platform, providing unparalleled transaction finality speed.
  • Ava Labs boasts the highest number of validators, ensuring superior network security and reliability.
  • Their open-source approach and focus on integrating traditional financial systems with blockchain technology appeal to a broad range of clients, including Wall Street businesses.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

401(k) (non-matching)

Commuter Benefits

Comprehensive Insurance

Short-term/long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Additional Perks

Happy Hour Fridays

Team Activities

Remote-friendly Networking

Unlimited PTO

Remote Friendly

Volunteer Time-Off