Senior Backend Engineer

Flashbots

7 months ago

Remote

Full Time

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A Senior Backend Engineer at Flashbots is responsible for leading the development of high-performance backend infrastructure for rollups, including components like block builders and decentralized execution environments. The role requires ownership of critical infrastructure supporting production systems, collaboration across teams to ensure UX and decentralization, and contributions to open-source projects that enhance the MEV ecosystem. The position demands expertise in systems programming with Rust or Go and a strong background in production systems, particularly within the blockchain or DeFi sectors.

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About Flashbots

www.flashbots.net

Flashbots is a research and development organization focused on mitigating the negative externalities associated with Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) on stateful blockchains, starting with Ethereum. The team employs a three-pronged approach: Illuminate (increase transparency around MEV), Democratize (provide open access to MEV), and Distribute (enable sustainable sharing of MEV). With tools like MEV-Boost, they facilitate a competitive block-building marketplace, ensuring decentralized participation and enhancing Ethereum's security. Flashbots is committed to open research initiatives, providing infrastructure and fostering collaboration within the blockchain ecosystem.