Flashbots, founded in 2020, is a pioneering research and development organization dedicated to addressing the challenges posed by Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) in the crypto ecosystem. Their mission revolves around transparency and equitable distribution of value within decentralized, public blockchains. Flashbots has made significant strides in the industry through innovative projects like mev-geth, Flashbots Protect, MEV-Boost, MEV-Share, and ongoing open research initiatives. The company is deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community that thrives on advanced research, mission-critical products, and a collaborative spirit.
The culture at Flashbots embodies an irreverent, anarchic, yet excellent and autonomous ethos. Their team consists of explorers, hackers, builders, and thinkers who blend a relaxed demeanor with a relentless drive for excellence. Working at Flashbots offers individuals the opportunity to immerse themselves in cutting-edge cryptographic and privacy research, with maximum autonomy and the support necessary to make substantial contributions. Employees enjoy significant benefits, including above-market equity compensation, unlimited paid time off, robust health coverage, and a dedicated budget for personal development. The company champions a remote-first approach, welcoming talent from all corners of the globe.
About us
Flashbots started in 2020 as a research and development organization formed to mitigate the negative externalities and existential risks posed by Maximal Extractable Value (MEV). Since then, we have had an immense impact on the world of crypto through mev-geth, Flashbots Protect, MEV-Boost, MEV-Share, our open research and soon-to-be SUAVE.
Our mission is clear: illuminate, democratize and distribute.
We seek to ensure that the value created on decentralized, public blockchains is transparent and distributed. We do this by conducting cutting-edge research, building mission-critical products, and coordinating a diverse community with competing interests.
Our vibe is irreverent, anarchic, excellent, autonomous. We’re explorers, hackers, builders, thinkers. We are relaxed, composed, and at ease in the world, but beneath our suave exterior, we do not have the time or inclination to be anything but the best.
About the role:
Flashbots is on the hunt for seasoned, self-starter Backend Engineers who thrive in rapidly evolving environments, learn new technologies on the fly, and tackle complex problems with a builder mentality.
Responsibilities
Contribute actively to the development of Flashbots' core products such as our Block Builder, MEV-Share and our future offerings.
Create and manage comprehensive technical documentation/diagrams for public use, fostering an understanding and accessibility of our products.
Develop and maintain public API services and user-friendly tools to support the Flashbots ecosystem, including searchers, integration partners, and end-users.
Implement robust tests to ensure the quality and stability of our offerings.
Engage positively with our community, addressing their technical issues and fostering a collaborative environment.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in production systems, skilled in Rust or Go.
Experience building scalable services, ideally in the Ethereum space
Ability to contribute effectively in an asynchronous work environment, both as part of a team and working autonomously.
Adaptable, accountable, and solution-oriented, with a focus on delivering high-impact solutions.
T-Shaped skills, showcasing both depth of knowledge in a specific area and breadth of knowledge across multiple areas.
Nice-to-haves
Deep familiarity with the Ethereum ecosystem and MEV supply chain
Experience working across the Ethereum stack (e.g., working with Ethereum clients like Lighthouse, Prysm, Geth or Reth, smart contract programming, etc.)
Contributed to open-source projects
Details that matter
Significantly above market rate equity compensation package
Unlimited PTO with a high level of freedom and autonomy for your work
Attractive health coverage package for US employees
$3000 Yearly budget for your individual learning and development goals
Work alongside the brightest minds in the crypto space
Help save the world by ensuring crypto remains decentralized, permissionless and censorship-resistant
Remote working - work from anywhere in the world
Paid travel - 2 x team on-site in different parts of the world per year plus periodic travel to events
At Flashbots, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.
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