Software Engineer

Direct applicants only. Please note that we are not seeking assistance from recruiters, headhunters, or agencies for this position.

If you've envisioned yourself at the forefront of AI and Web3 innovation, then Cere offers the perfect opportunity to transform that vision into reality. 

Cere is a cutting-edge Web3 data infrastructure scale-up seeking someone who is not just looking for a job but wants to be challenged to accomplish great things in an exciting venture.

We seek an experienced Software Engineer who has designed, built, and operated high-throughput, highly resilient distributed data systems. This is a rare opportunity to work with a number of talented innovators on building a protocol that can change the data cloud landscape, e.g. decentralising big data. 

This core systems development position will challenge you to drive the design and development of significant system software components with a highly collaborative, test-driven, and rapid prototyping approach. In addition, you will definitely need to build upon your previous innovation and operational experience with highly scalable distributed systems that provide availability, reliability, and performance guarantees.

Our Ethos

At Cere, we're not just hiring for roles but seeking a specific blend of qualities.

We value those who excel in our fast-paced environment, embracing methodical, simulation-driven development and a first-principle thinking approach.

Our team members uphold high standards, discipline and a growth mindset that fuels ongoing learning and process refinement. Exceptional written communication is a must, as we rely on tools like Notion, Slack, and Wiki to ensure organized, transparent collaboration.

We prioritize autonomy and goal orientation, fostering a culture of accountability and transparency. Our ecosystem thrives on supportive, challenge-driven teamwork, a driving force behind Cere’s rapid innovation.

We're drawn to individuals with character, high standards, and the ability to build and optimize efficient habits. A growth mindset and commitment to collective success underscore our team dynamics as we aim to nurture a larger ecosystem of collaboration and progress.

Requirement

- 3+ years of extensive programming experience in one or more programming languages (Golang/Kotlin is preferred).

- Experience with full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.

- Deep understanding of system design, data structures, and algorithms.

- Experience with distributed systems including databases and messaging systems

- Experience with cryptography (encryption and signatures).

- Systematic problem-solving approach coupled with effective communication skills.

Nice to have

- Experience with open source

- Experience with database engines

- Experience designing and building peer-to-peer software systems

- Experience with decentralised building blocks such as DHTs, consensus protocols, smart contracts, blockchain etc.

Tech stack

- Golang, gRPC, BadgerDB

- Substrate-based blockchain, crypto libraries

- Prometheus, Grafana

- Github Actions, Docker, Testcontainers

A bit more about our Multinational, High-Performance (and primarily remote) Team

Join a highly talented multicultural team based all over the world, including Berlin, Amsterdam, San Francisco and Warsaw. As stated above, we make remote working possible by embracing our ethos, yet many teams also travel to meet in person every 1-2 months. We all want high degrees of autonomy and flexibility to make life and work fun, but transparency, accountability/ownership are the requisites.

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