Senior Software Engineer (FIREx)
FIREx is a national-level initiative developing a decentralized, market-based platform for DDoS mitigation. The system integrates smart contracts and computing infrastructure to support more resilient and transparent cyber-defense infrastructure.
About This Role:
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support the development of FIREx’s backend systems, smart-contract components, and integrations with partner computing infrastructures. The role involves contributing to secure, reliable, and scalable system modules within a multi-institution research and industry consortium.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain backend services for commercial applications.
- Contribute to smart-contract development (e.g., token standards, marketplace logic).
- Support integration with partner APIs.
- Participate in system design, testing, and documentation.
- Collaborate with research teams and industry partners.
Job Requirements:
- Industrial PhD, PhD, MSc or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Cybersecurity, DistributedSystems, Networking, or Applied Cryptography) is advantageous but not required.
- Candidates may bring strengths in any of the following areas:
- Backend development (Go, Java, Rust, TypeScript/Node.js, or similar).
- Blockchain or distributed-system concepts.
- API design, system integration, or secure software practices.
- Networking familiarity (e.g., routing basics, anycast, BGP) is helpful but not required.
- Applicants with strong engineering fundamentals and clear communication are encouraged to apply, evenif not experienced in all listed areas.