Software Engineer (C++) - Defi

We at the company aspire to transform and decentralize finance with tomorrow’s technology, with a globally distributed and close-knit team of doers and getters. Here’s an opportunity to join a movement to break the mold. Join the company and help us shape the future of personal finance.
About Birthday Research- Blockchain R&D wing of The Company DeFi
Birthday Research (BDR) is the Blockchain Research and Development wing of the company DeFi, a Singapore-based blockchain, and fintech company. Fuelled by the best minds in the industry, BDR seeks to develop best-in-class blockchain innovations with the mission of enabling the next bound of Web3.
As a pioneering force, our work spans cryptographic research, deep blockchain consensus development, and smart contracts development — with a laser-sharp focus on driving the industry frontier while tackling the most demanding DeFi challenges of today. To date, one of our core contributions, DeFiChain, has garnered over 1 billion USD in total value locked on the layer-1 protocol.
We are a fast-growing, globally distributed, close-knit team of multi-disciplinary doers and getters. Join Birthday Research today to be a part of the driving force shaping the future of decentralization.
What You’ll Do

• Engineering low-level performant blockchain modules such as peer networking, ledger indexes, consensus protocol, and wallet systems.
• Take an active responsibility in designing and developing highly scalable blockchain modules for our scaling needs.
• Taking on the polyglot hat and deep-diving into multiple codebases (C/C++/JS/TS/Rust) to contribute and understand how things work under the hood.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and product teams to design and develop blockchain modules.
• Write highly performant codes that are clean, simple, maintainable, and battle-tested with test-driven development (TDD) for maximum test coverage automated from pull request all the way to release.

What you’ll need:

• Strong proficiency in C++ or Rust with experience working in embedded systems, low-level libraries, or similar capacities.
• Proficiency in TypeScript with experience working in Web, Node, or Mobile technologies is highly preferred!
• A collaborative and resourceful individual with excellent communication skills able to make radical decisions while being empathetic and respectful.
• Ability to take full ownership and work independently while collaborating with others in a fast-paced agile and async team.
• Experience working in a fast pace tech-driven startup as a Software Engineer with at least 2 years of experience or in a similar capacity.
• Willingness to pick up new and emerging bleeding edge blockchain technologies.
• A deep technical understanding of blockchain technologies, cryptography, BIPs, DeFi, UTXO, EVM, or Nakamoto Consensus is highly preferred.

Why Work With The Company

• International, diverse work environment and flat hierarchy
• Fast-moving, challenging, and unique business problems
• Great career development opportunities in a growing company
• Competitive salary
• Do something with purpose; Be a part of the future that will shape how people are dealing with their finances in Crypto and Blockchain
• Flexible working hours, unlimited discretionary leave, casual work attire

The company is a Singapore-based blockchain and fintech company that empowers users to be in control of their finances by creating cash flow and harnessing the potential of Decentralized Finance. Founded in 2019, we currently have more than ~100 employees of various backgrounds and nationalities and growing.
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