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Blockchain Engineer

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Harmony

Harmony

1,001-5,000 employees

Blockchain platform for secure transactions

Cybersecurity
Crypto & Web3

Senior, Expert

Palo Alto, CA, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Palo Alto, CA.

Category
FinTech Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Data Structures & Algorithms
Blockchain
Requirements
  • Bachelor degree in computer science – specializing in kernel, data structures or compilers.
  • 5 to 10 years of working experience including 1 year of startup experience.
  • 60-hour work week, daily 4-hour overlap with Pacific Time.
  • Exceptional communication and people skills.
Responsibilities
  • Develop a blockchain with high security, scalability and decentralization.
  • Operate a network of 1000 nodes and $500M assets in open development.
  • Optimize 100M requests per second at $250K monthly operational cost.

Harmony is a blockchain platform that enables fast and secure transactions for businesses. It uses technologies like state sharding and peer-to-peer networking to enhance transaction speed and security. The platform allows companies to create marketplaces for both fungible tokens, such as energy credits and loyalty points, and non-fungible assets, like game collectibles and real estate. Harmony stands out from its competitors by focusing on providing a strong infrastructure for decentralized applications and ensuring consumer privacy through zero-knowledge proofs. The company's goal is to facilitate secure and efficient data sharing for enterprises while generating revenue through transaction fees and partnerships.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$18M

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

92%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Harmony's AI bot launch and focus on generative AI products could drive significant user engagement and innovation.
  • The $1 million grant to Poolz Finance demonstrates Harmony's commitment to supporting emerging DeFi startups, potentially leading to a robust ecosystem.
  • Partnerships with entities like KitchData and Stably Corporation expand Harmony's reach into Web3 experiences and stablecoin markets.

What critics are saying

  • The blockchain industry is highly competitive, and Harmony must continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • Security concerns, as highlighted by the 2022 hack, could undermine user trust and platform reliability.

What makes Harmony unique

  • Harmony offers 2-second transaction finality and 100 times lower fees, making it a highly efficient blockchain for Ethereum applications.
  • The platform's focus on generative AI and decentralized finance primitives sets it apart from other blockchain networks.
  • Harmony's dynamic sharding and Stream Sync mechanisms enhance network efficiency and performance, distinguishing it from competitors.

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Benefits

$250K total annual: $150K base salary, $100K in vesting tokens

Semi-annual performance bonus, up to 100% over base compensation

Full coverage on medical, maximum 401K matching, international travels

Remote-friendly communication with extensive writing and open development

$25K for referral after 180 days on job