OpenNode is building the future of money through simple, secure, instant, and low-cost Bitcoin payment infrastructure for businesses everywhere. We are now seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Backend) to deliver distributed, resilient and high-performing backend services using Node.js + TypeScript. The role will report to the CTO. This position is full-time and ideally based in Los Angeles, CA - but location is flexible for the right candidates. ## Requirements - 5+ years of experience designing and building backend systems - Proven expertise with SWE standard methodologies for development, code reuse, testing etc - Experience with web services (consuming and creating) with REST - Experience with developing scalable platforms with RDMS (PostgreSQL), real time messaging systems, advanced cache stores like Redis - Capable and willing to add value from micro to macro - Thoughtful and articulate. ## Responsibilities - Work closely with the CTO to design and develop distributed, resilient and high-performing backend services using Node.js - Maintain and improve existing services which include actively trying to pay back technical debt and extend their functionality - Act in a technical leadership capacity by mentoring junior engineers and new team members - Work both collaboratively and independently - Investigate new technologies and practices - Work closely with front-end developers ## Bonus points - Experience with AWS - Experience with DevOps practices - Experience with gRPC - Understanding of Bitcoin and the Lightning Network - Entrepreneurship or startup experience - Adept at writing technical documentation - Speak multiple languages and/or have spent significant time abroad - Well connected in the crypto and/or payments industry