Lead Software Engineer - Back End

At Foundation, we are laying the groundwork for web3—the next generation of the internet full of limitless possibilities. In web3, your creativity is valued and your digital objects belong to you. We aim to put power directly back into the hands of those who create online. Why? We believe this is how the internet should just work. Our team is made up of individuals who share that vision. Together, we’re unlocking the full potential of an internet based on new values of ownership and decentralization.

 

Our mission is to build the most powerful tools for the most creative people in the world. Everything from the smart contracts powering Foundation, to the design that our community interacts with daily, takes into consideration how our collective actions impact people. New technology requires creativity, and web3 is uncharted. Foundation leads. Come join us.

 

As a Lead Software Engineer - Backend, you’ll join the Engineering team at an exciting inflection point in Foundation’s growth. In partnership with our fellow engineers, Backend Engineers act as the glue between our application and infrastructure layers. They develop scalable, reliable, and fast server infrastructure that power delightful product experiences. You'll be joining a full stack engineering team where you'll bring your expertise in modern front end languages and frameworks to continue to elevate Foundation as a premiere user experience in Web3.

 

• A culture that values inclusivity

• Flexible paid time off

• Annual team offsite

• All of the tech you need to be successful 

• A home office stipend

• Robust medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including a zero cost option (for countries that provide government-sponsored health insurance, we offer a monthly stipend towards private health insurance)

• 6 weeks of baby bonding time for all new parents, as well as 6 weeks of paid leave for birth giving parents

• Access to Talkspace confidential online therapy and One Medical on-demand primary care

• Get paid in crypto or fiat

• Employer sponsored 401K

 

Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, and welcome people from a variety of backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, perspectives, experiences, and skill sets. As part of our commitment to equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process, and continue to promote an inclusive work environment.

 

We believe that a diverse team composed of individuals with different perspectives, lived experiences, and identities is essential to achieving our mission and upending old models of selling and sharing art. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are accommodated in the job application and interview process, and in the performance of essential job functions.