Staff Software Engineer (Messaging Protocol) - Remote

Overview

An overview paragraph about the job

In Short

• Build and maintain XMTP’s mobile SDKs for iOS, Android, and React Native.
• Advance the encrypted messaging protocol using Rust and OpenMLS.
• Collaborate with teammates on system design and improvements.
• Engage with the open source community for SDK support.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience as a staff-level software engineer.
• Expertise in mobile development with Kotlin, Swift, React Native, or C++.
• Solid experience with Rust or a strong interest in learning it.
• Experience with communication protocols and developer-facing APIs.
• Bonus points for experience with Messaging Layer Security.
• Aptitude for adversarial systems design and security risk mitigation.

Requirements

• Experience with large-scale distributed database systems.
• Smart contract development and web3 technologies experience.
• Familiarity with standards like ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and HIPAA.
• Experience in implementing security compliance requirements.
• Interest in privacy-preserving cryptographic technologies.
• Experience contributing to a Layer 1 blockchain.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, Base + Equity.
• Salary range between $230k-$265k base range.
• Remote-first environment with semi-yearly gatherings.
• Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision insurance in the US.
• Parental Leave.
• IT Equipment and WFH setup.
• Monthly Wellness and Lifestyle stipend.
• Personal assistant.
• Unlimited time off.