Senior Distributed Systems Engineer - Node Engineer
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Job Description
About Us
At Tenderly, we're not just shaping the future of blockchain technology – we're defining it. As a full-stack Web3 infrastructure platform, we provide multi-network support and a comprehensive ecosystem that covers every aspect of the blockchain journey, from initial encounters to advanced Node solutions and serverless cloud compute functions.
**Our mission is crystal clear: to empower developers worldwide to harness the full potential of blockchain technology for creating innovative products. With our robust Web3 **
infrastructure platform, we've already enabled tens of thousands of developers to work more efficiently with blockchain. We thrive on tackling complex challenges head-on, crafting solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible in the blockchain world. From developing bespoke Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) implementations to designing proprietary storage layers optimized for our advanced blockchain node solutions, our team is at the forefront of industry innovation.
Why Tenderly?
Join us at Tenderly, where our values are not just words on a page but the driving force behind our innovative journey. We value and give agency, foster collaboration while holding ourselves accountable, and are all driven by solving the problems we face. We’re eager to learn and are not ashamed to make mistakes as long as they lead to learning opportunities. We love to experiment, ship fast, iterate, try out radical ideas, and pursue moonshot solutions that defy all odds.
No matter the role or seniority, this is a place for growth, where everyone has a say and no idea is dismissed. Our processes are minimal and fine-tuned to our needs. They’re constantly evolving, adapting to new requirements, and optimized for delivering value, not bureaucracy.
About the Role
If you're an engineer with a problem-solving mindset, we want to hear from you! At Tenderly, we value adaptability and the ability to embrace new challenges. We’re not writing protocols; we’re building infrastructure. Your engineering experience will help you quickly learn to apply your skills in the Web3 space.
Are you ready to help us revolutionize blockchain infrastructure and redefine scalability? As an engineer on our Node team, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation, building and optimizing systems that power the next generation of blockchain technology.
Blockchain experience is valuable to us, but what truly excites us is your passion for it and your eagerness to learn. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow, work with a talented team, and push yourself to new limits along the way.
What You'll Do
World-Class Engineering:
- Build backend services that are highly available, consistent, and multi-region, supporting thousands of users and millions of end-users in real-time.
- Ensure everything runs smoothly and remains responsive as our platform scales.
- Optimize core technology to handle hundreds of thousands of requests per second and process petabytes of data effortlessly, balancing consistency, availability, and low latency.
- Develop systems with millisecond response times, scalable data pipelines, and real-time data streaming solutions.
- Maintain a 99.99% SLO, ensuring self-recovering, consistent, and failover-ready systems.
Take Pride in Your Work:
- Build simple, powerful solutions with clean abstractions and measurable progress.
- Contribute to innovative ideas, cutting-edge research, and essential bug fixes.
- Strive for excellence in all aspects of development and execution.
Deepen Specialization:
- Work on Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), custom storage engines, and high-throughput systems.
- Enhance distributed storage solutions, implement advanced in-memory MVCC algorithms, and fine-tune garbage collectors.
- Benchmark networks and develop automated testing systems.
Make New Ideas a Reality:
- Take ownership of groundbreaking projects, from scalable nodes to storage and performance optimizations.
- Push the limits of blockchain technology by imagining and implementing new features.
- Collaborate with industry leaders to maintain and surpass our #1 position in Web3 infrastructure.
We’re all about honesty—recognizing what works, acknowledging what doesn’t, proposing solutions, and supporting each other in making improvements. Take on challenges, grow, and create something you’re proud of.
About You
We're looking for a highly skilled and innovative engineer with a passion for backend development and distributed systems. You should have:
- Proven expertise in distributed systems and experience working with large datasets and distributed storage solutions.
- A passion for tackling scalability challenges and optimizing systems for real-time performance.
- Deep technical understanding of low-latency systems, high-throughput infrastructure, and multi-region availability.
- Proficiency in Go, Rust, or a similar systems programming language.
- Experience with complex systems requiring a balance of strong consistency, availability, and massive scale.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in cross-functional teams.
Our Values
Fanatic Drive
- We're passionately driven to solve our users' problems, tackling challenges with intensity and speed.
- Our work is our obsession, and we thrive in the fast-paced world of Web3.
Underdog Mentality
- We love defying the odds, rejecting the status quo, and achieving the impossible.
- We're on a mission to revolutionize blockchain technology.
Inward Responsibility
- We hold ourselves accountable and always strive to improve.
- We embrace feedback as a driver for personal and collective growth.
Intentional Collaboration
- Our success relies on individual contributions and mutual support.
- We share ideas openly, trust each other completely, and continuously push for excellence.
Tenderly Transparency™
- We believe in open, honest communication.
- We share knowledge and opinions freely, fostering a culture of accountability and trust.
What We Offer
Finance
- Stock Options – We believe in shared success, so every team member owns a part of the company.
- Transparent Compensation – We ensure fair and equal pay with complete transparency.
Support in Life Changes
- Fully Covered Maternity Leave – Paid leave equal to the last salary received.
- Paternity Leave – Four weeks of paid time off for new fathers.
- Company Equipment – MacBook, monitor, and accessories of your choice.
Welfare
- Flexible Vacation Policy – Minimum of 21.5 days off per year, encouraging rest and relaxation.
- Flexible Working Hours – Manage your own time while ensuring collaboration with your team.
- Health Insurance – Coverage for you and your dependents.
Tenderly is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Company Overview
Tenderly is a full-stack infrastructure for the entire dapp lifecycle, enabling Web3 teams to move fast from development to on-chain deployment. Offering the only node RPC with built-in development environments and tools, it consolidates development and production infrastructure under one roof. By integrating Tenderly’s full-stack infrastructure into their systems, Web3 teams can build, test, monitor, and operate their dapps with control, flexibility, and complete customization possibilities.