Staff Software Engineer - Execution Team at MLabs
, , United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Java, Distributed Systems, API Design, Performance Optimization, Concurrency, System Design, Code Quality, Mentorship, Collaboration, Testing, Documentation, Crypto, Token, Consensus, File Services, Web3

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description
Staff Software Engineer - Distributed Ledger Execution Location: Remote - US Compensation: $ Competitive We are a fast-growing software company committed to supporting, developing, and servicing an open source, proof-of-stake platform. This EVM-compatible Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) is specifically built to meet the needs of enterprise and Web3 applications, prioritizing speed, security, stability, and sustainability. We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to be a technical leader on our core Execution Team. You will be responsible for delivering software services, business logic, and APIs within the core Consensus Node—the heart of our DLT. This is a high-impact role requiring deep passion for solving technical challenges involving distributed execution, state management, transaction lifecycles, and economic systems (fees, rewards). You will drive technical direction, optimize performance, and mentor engineers within a highly collaborative, open-source environment. Key Responsibilities: Core Development: Design, develop, test, and debug core components of the distributed execution layer, including Crypto, Token, Consensus, and File Services. Performance & Scalability: Optimize performance and scalability of the execution layer for high-throughput transaction workloads. System Integrity: Ensure correctness, determinism, and reliability in service implementations, particularly regarding transaction processing, fee collection, and rewards distribution. Standards & Mentorship: Drive high standards in code quality, testing, and documentation, and mentor engineers to contribute to a culture of technical excellence and open-source collaboration. Cross-Functional Delivery: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver end-to-end functionality. Experience: 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, including in a senior or staff-level role. Core Language: Strong expertise in Java, with a deep understanding of concurrent programming and system performance. CS Fundamentals: Strong grasp of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and design patterns. Distributed Systems: Proven experience building and maintaining distributed systems at scale. Optimization: Experience in profiling and optimizing complex and concurrent systems. API Design: Experience with API design, particularly gRPC. Mindset: Passion for code quality, system design, and excellent communication and collaboration skills. Preferred Experience (Nice-to-Haves): Experience in Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT) or blockchain platforms. Exposure to security principles in distributed applications or cryptographic systems. Familiarity with Web3 tools or smart contract platforms (especially EVM). Experience with event-driven architectures or high-frequency trading systems. Compensation: Highly competitive package including Equity and Tokens. Bonus: Opportunities for Performance Bonuses. US Benefits: Health insurance and 401k for US employees only. Impact: Work on the core execution node—the heart of a decentralized platform built for enterprise and Web3. Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search. Commitment to Equality and Accessibility: At MLabs, we are committed to offer equal opportunities to all candidates. We ensure no discrimination, accessible job adverts, and providing information in accessible formats. Our goal is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all. If you need any reasonable adjustments during any part of the hiring process or you would like to see the job-advert in an accessible format please let us know at the earliest opportunity by emailing human-resources@mlabs.city. MLabs Ltd collects and processes the personal information you provide such as your contact details, work history, resume, and other relevant data for recruitment purposes only. This information is managed securely in accordance with MLabs Ltd’s Privacy Policy and Information Security Policy, and in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Your data may be shared only with clients and trusted partners where necessary for recruitment purposes. You may request the deletion of your data or withdraw your consent at any time by contacting legal@mlabs.city.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and debug core components of the distributed execution layer. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver end-to-end functionality.
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