About the company
QuickNode is a cloud-based infrastructure company that powers the blockchain ecosystem. Our mission is to be the indispensable utility that empowers companies and innovators globally to build next-generation, Web3 enabled businesses & applications using blockchain technology. QuickNode is backed by some of the worldās best investors including Tiger Global, Y Combinator, SoftBank, and the Seven Seven Six Fund. The QuickNode team has over 120 people maintaining high performance global data infrastructure for amazing customers serving billions of requests daily. We are a global remote first company HQād in Miami, Florida.
Job Summary
About the role:
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.
Responsibilities:
šDesign, build, and optimize high-throughput, low-latency backend services in Go. šArchitect distributed systems. šOwn end-to-end delivery from design through production. šImprove uptime and reduce latency across services. šCollaborate with Product, Infrastructure, and DevEx teams. šDebug and resolve complex production issues. šDrive engineering standards and best practices.
Requirements:
š6ā10 years of experience building and operating backend or distributed systems in high-scale production environments. šStrong proficiency in Go, with a demonstrated ability to quickly adopt new languages and frameworks as needed. šDeep experience designing and operating distributed systems, databases, and streaming architectures. šProven track record of delivering scalable, reliable systems with measurable impact on performance, availability, and developer experience. šExperience working with Web3, blockchain infrastructure, or high-throughput API platforms, including familiarity with RPC services, node infrastructure, or data streaming pipelines. šStrong problem-solving skills with the ability to debug complex, cross-system issues in production environments. šDemonstrated ability to operate autonomously, prioritize effectively, and deliver outcomes in fast-paced, ambiguous environments. šExcellent communication skills with experience collaborating across engineering, product, and customer-facing teams.
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