Senior/Staff Software Engineer

About:

At XMTP Labs, we're reimagining the future of decentralized, secure, and portable messaging. We believe that privacy is an inalienable and universal right.

We're committed to creating a powerful communication protocol that is truly open to all. In our vision, users not only own and control their own identity and data, but also benefit economically from their participation, all while breaking free from single-entity control. Our mission at XMTP Labs is to build a secure, open, and decentralized communication protocol that connects creators, communities, applications, and users. If this mission speaks to you, let's build the future of messaging together.

We’re backed by some of the best investors in tech and crypto: a16z Crypto, Offline Ventures, Sound Ventures, Distributed Global, Redpoint, IDEO CoLab and many more key ecosystem investors and operators. See the full list here.

Experience:

• 5+ years of professional experience as a software engineer.
• Experience designing, building, and operating distributed, fault-tolerant systems.
• DevOps/Infrastructure engineering experience using tools like Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Proficiency in Golang and/or Rust is strongly preferred
• Should have experience with observability solutions for large distributed systems.
• Prior involvement in open source projects and public communications.
• Interest or experience in Web3 technologies

Nice-to-Have’s:

• Experience with the internals of distributed databases.
• Experience contributing to a Layer 1 blockchain.
• Knowledge of messaging systems and protocols.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain highly reliable, scalable, and secure distributed systems.
• Develop and support infrastructure using IaC (Infrastructure as Code) practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to set up observability for large systems using tools such as Open Telemetry, CloudWatch, and DataDog.
• Engage in open-source communities, representing XMTP Labs effectively in public forums.

Benefits

• Generous and competitive compensation package
• Salary range between $200k-$250k base range (depending on experience + location)
• Remote-first environment with semi-yearly gatherings to connect IRL
• Full paid Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Parental Leave
• IT Equipment and WFH setup
• Monthly Wellness and Lifestyle stipend
• Personal assistant
• Flexible vacation (with minimum requirements to ensure rest and time-off to pursue your passions outside of work)
• And much more!

Culture

We think of ourselves as a “grown-up” startup—building a company that’s fair, equitable, and rewarding for everyone to work at, with an emphasis on having fun while building an ambitious project.

Joining XMTP Labs today represents not just an opportunity to play a key role in building an essential part of the next web, but also in establishing the core DNA of the company.

Here's an inside look at XMTP and some of the frequently asked questions about our culture, answered by one of our co-founders and core team members.

XMTP, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive team with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. We value diversity at our company and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Please notify your recruiter of any disabilities or time preferences based off your current location and time zone.