[Hiring] Senior Software Engineer @Quicknode

Role Description

As a Senior Go Engineer on the RPC Platform team at Quicknode, you will design, build, and scale the critical infrastructure that powers high-performance blockchain RPC services used by developers and enterprises globally. This role operates at the intersection of distributed systems, Web3 infrastructure, and developer experience, requiring deep technical ownership and a strong bias toward execution.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, and optimize high-throughput, low-latency backend services in Go.
• Architect distributed systems.
• Own end-to-end delivery from design through production.
• Improve uptime and reduce latency across services.
• Collaborate with Product, Infrastructure, and DevEx teams.
• Debug and resolve complex production issues.
• Drive engineering standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience building and operating backend or distributed systems in high-scale production environments, aligning with P4 expectations.
• Strong proficiency in Go, with a demonstrated ability to quickly adopt new languages and frameworks as needed.
• Deep experience designing and operating distributed systems, databases, and streaming architectures.
• Proven track record of delivering scalable, reliable systems with measurable impact on performance, availability, and developer experience.
• Experience working with Web3, blockchain infrastructure, or high-throughput API platforms, including familiarity with RPC services, node infrastructure, or data streaming pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to debug complex, cross-system issues in production environments.
• Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously, prioritize effectively, and deliver outcomes in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Excellent communication skills with experience collaborating across engineering, product, and customer-facing teams.

Benefits

• The Quicknode compensation philosophy includes pillars to ensure fair and unbiased compensation for all employees.
• To design and deliver total reward offerings that are employee-centric.
• To offer a competitive benefit package in all locations where we operate.
• To prioritize attracting and retaining the best talent globally.
• To maintain a high-performing and flexible way of working.