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About\n\nXMTP, Inc. was co-founded by Matt Galligan and Shane Mac, and is headquartered on the web. Our mission at XMTP Labs is to build a secure, open, and decentralized communication protocol that connects creators, communities, apps, and users. We set out to design a modern organization from the startโone thatโs global, remote, and asynchronous-by-default.\n\nWeโre backed by some of the best investors in tech and crypto: a16z Crypto, Offline Ventures, Sound Ventures, Distributed Global, Redpoint, IDEO CoLab and many more key ecosystem investors and operators. See the full list here.\nExperience\n\n\n* 8+ years building distributed software systems, with significant exposure to cryptographic\nprotocols and blockchain technologies.\n\n* Proven experience leading technical teams and guiding the design and implementation of complex systems.\n\n* Proven track record in setting strategic directions for system design and security protocols, with\nhands-on experience in building on various protocols.\n\n* Specialization in smart contract development, protocol mechanism design, or consensus\nalgorithm design.\n\n* Preferably a well-rounded, "T-shaped" expertise profile.\n\n* Proficiency in Golang and Solidity, along with experience in networking protocols and\npeer-to-peer network implementation like libp2p.\n\n\n\n\nNice to have\n\n\n* \n\n\n* Experience with off-chain scaling solutions such as state channels or layer-2 solutions.\n\n* Previous involvement with privacy-preserving cryptographic technologies, or with zero knowledge cryptography\n\n* Contributions to open-source projects, particularly in blockchain, cryptocurrency, or decentralized\nsystems domains.\n\n* Familiarity with DevOps, operations, and container orchestration technologies like Kubernetes and Docker.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResponsibilities\n\n\n* Lead the design, development, and implementation of protocols for decentralized systems within\nthe blockchain and cryptocurrency domain.\n\n* Facilitate protocol design sessions, mentor junior team members, and provide technical expertise\nand innovative solutions.\n\n* Evaluate and make strategic decisions on trade-offs in system design, considering security,\nscalability, efficiency, and cost.\n\n* Write and maintain robust, efficient, and secure code using languages such as Golang and Solidity.\n\n* Utilize technologies like libp2p for peer-to-peer networking protocol implementation.\n\n* Stay updated on the latest developments in crypto economics and networking protocols,\nproviding guidance on their potential impact.\n\n* Build and maintain relationships with other teams and stakeholders, ensuring seamless\nintegration and alignment of technologies and systems.\n\n* Troubleshoot high-level system issues, guide performance tuning tasks, and directly handle\ndebugging and performance tuning to ensure system stability and high performance.\n\n\n\nBenefits\n\n\nGenerous and competitive compensation package \n\nSalary range between $160-250k (depending on experience + location)\n\nRemote-first environment with semi-yearly gatherings to connect IRL\n\nFull paid Medical, Dental, Vision insurance\n\nParental Leave \n\nIT Equipment and WFH setup\n\nMonthly Wellness and Lifestyle stipend \n\nPersonal assistant\n\nFlexible vacation (with minimum requirements to ensure rest and time-off to pursue your passions outside of work) \n\nAnd much more! \n\n\n\nCulture\n\nWe think of ourselves as a โgrown-upโ startupโbuilding a company thatโs fair, equitable, and rewarding for everyone to work at, with an emphasis on having fun while building an ambitious project.\n\nJoining XMTP Labs today represents not just an opportunity to play a key role in building an essential part of the next web, but also in establishing the core DNA of the company.\n\nHere's an inside look at XMTP and some of the frequently asked questions about our culture, answered by one of our co-founders and core team members.\n\nXMTP, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive team with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. We value diversity at our company and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Please notify your recruiter of any disabilities or time preferences based off your current location and time zone. \n\n
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๐ฐ 401(k)\n\n๐ Distributed team\n\nโฐ Async\n\n๐ค Vision insurance\n\n๐ฆท Dental insurance\n\n๐ Medical insurance\n\n๐ Unlimited vacation\n\n๐ Paid time off\n\n๐ 4 day workweek\n\n๐ฐ 401k matching\n\n๐ Company retreats\n\n๐ฌ Coworking budget\n\n๐ Learning budget\n\n๐ช Free gym membership\n\n๐ง Mental wellness budget\n\n๐ฅ Home office budget\n\n๐ฅง Pay in crypto\n\n๐ฅธ Pseudonymous\n\n๐ฐ Profit sharing\n\n๐ฐ Equity compensation\n\nโฌ๏ธ No whiteboard interview\n\n๐ No monitoring system\n\n๐ซ No politics at work\n\n๐
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\n\n#Location\nWorldwide