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Senior Web3 Backend Engineer

Gelato
Job Details

Location

Remote

Job Type

Full Time

Experience

Senior

Salary

Not Disclosed

Openings

1 Position

Company Size

11-50

Description

  • Gelato is an all-in-one Ethereum Rollup as a Service Platform built without limits.
  • Designed to be super-fast, secure, and infinitely scalable, Gelato rollups allow anyone to build and deploy Layer 2 chains on Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon, Celestia, and more.
  • Join one of the most technically robust teams in the crypto space, operating in a fully remote environment with headquarters in Zug, Switzerland.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience with Node.js/TypeScript.
  • 4+ years of experience with highly scalable Web API engineering.
  • Strong experience with high-throughput database systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, TimescaleDB).
  • Strong experience with maintaining scalable microservices systems.
  • Good experience with distributed systems and/or container orchestration.
  • Strong interest in Web3/crypto industry and experience using crypto applications (e.g., Uniswap, Aave).
  • Comfortable with Software Engineering and a little bit of DevOps.
  • Experience in shipping production-grade code that handles thousands of user interactions/transactions.
  • Not essential but big bonus points: Experience with Web3 libraries (e.g., ethers.js, viem), Solidity smart contract development, EVM knowledge, and P2P systems (e.g., libp2p).

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop scalable Web3 backend APIs, enabling seamless interaction between backend/frontend applications and the blockchain.
  • Develop and maintain backend services for smart contract interaction, ensuring seamless integration and communication.
  • Specialize in smart contract lifecycle management, from writing and deploying contracts to conducting automated testing and security audits.
  • Optimize blockchain data processing, implementing efficient methods for ingesting, storing, and querying on-chain data.
  • Collaborate on cross-functional projects with front-end developers and product teams to integrate blockchain functionalities into user-centric applications.
  • Implement best practices for blockchain security, staying ahead of smart contract vulnerabilities and employing rigorous auditing processes.
  • Advance our infrastructure-as-code approach, ensuring scalable, reliable, and secure back-end services.
  • Drive innovation in Web3 technologies, researching and integrating new blockchain protocols and tools.

Benefits

Fully remote team with members across the globe.
Competitive package including tokens.
Opportunity to shape the future of Web3 by working with leading infrastructure projects like Optimism, Arbitrum, and Celestia.
Backed by world-class investors including Hack VC, IOSG, Animoca Brands, Dragonfly, and Galaxy Digital.
Remote Work : Globally remote positions with flexible hours and autonomy.
Ownership Driven : Unique token packages that allow employees to share in the company’s success.
Community Engagement : Opportunities to attend global Web3 events and connect with industry leaders.
Flexible Holidays : Take time off as needed to maintain work-life balance.
Impactful Work : Contribute to building the future of the decentralized web and Web3 infrastructure.

Required Skills

TypeScript
Node.js
Web3
Blockchain
Smart Contracts
Ethereum
DevOps
About Gelato

Gelato is a pioneering Web3 company offering Rollup-as-a-Service solutions that empower developers to create scalable, blazing-fast, custom enterprise-grade blockchains with ease. Our mission is to lower entry barriers for web3 developers, making it simple to build feature-rich blockchains and decentralized applications. With a focus on scalability, usability, and decentralization, Gelato is paving the way for a more inclusive and decentralized digital future. Join us in building the backbone of Web3 and shaping the next generation of the internet.

Industry

Web3 Infrastructure
Blockchain

Office Locations

Remote
NYC
SF
Job Summary
Category
Backend Development
Posted3/27/2025
Location Type
Remote
Last Updated3/27/2025
Full Time
Senior
Not Disclosed
1 Position

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