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Staff Distributed Systems Engineer

Caldera
Job Details

Location

SF, Remote

Job Type

Full Time

Experience

Staff

Salary

$175K – $275K + Equity

Openings

1 Position

Company Size

51–200

Description

  • We’re looking for an incredible software engineer to help us build the future of blockchain interoperability.
  • You will work on the Metalayer, our new interop product enabling 75+ rollups and dapp developers to reach users across chains.
  • You’ll design smart contracts and off-chain infra to power secure, scalable cross-chain interactions.
  • Caldera enables scalable blockchain experiences by helping apps launch ultra-performant rollups.
  • We offer competitive pay, equity, and full benefits and are backed by top-tier investors.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of engineering experience, with 2+ years in high-availability distributed systems.
  • Strong knowledge of Go, Rust, or similar systems languages.
  • Experience building complex Ethereum dapps with Solidity or Yul.
  • Comfortable designing and operating systems that secure user funds.
  • Skilled in writing well-tested, optimized, and secure code.
  • Strong performance debugging and system scaling skills.

Responsibilities

  • Architect the Caldera Metalayer for cross-chain interoperability.
  • Develop a reference relayer/solver using Go, Rust, and Solidity.
  • Write EVM smart contracts for secure and developer-friendly interop.
  • Drive technical direction, set roadmaps, and work closely with partners.

Benefits

Equity
Remote flexibility
Fast-paced startup
Top-tier investors
Full benefits
Work with cutting-edge blockchain infrastructure
Remote-first team and async culture
Generous equity and token options
Stipends for learning and events
Health & wellness benefits

Required Skills

Distributed Systems
Interoperability
Rust
Solidity
Cross-Chain
About Caldera

Caldera is one of the fastest-growing rollup ecosystems built on Ethereum, empowering developers and communities to create scalable, high-performance, and interconnected blockchains. Using the Rollup Engine, projects can launch fully customizable rollups, while Metalayer connects them to a wider constellation of chains, enabling true cross-chain liquidity and interoperability. Caldera fuels innovation across Gaming, AI, and DeFi by providing zero gas fees, seamless asset transfers, and enterprise-ready infrastructure. With over 75+ rollups, 17M+ wallets, and $1B+ TVL, Caldera is powering the Internet of Chains.

Industry

Web3 Infrastructure
Blockchain

Office Locations

San Francisco, USA
Remote (Global)
Job Summary
Category
Software Engineering
Posted7/16/2025
Location Type
Remote
Last Updated7/16/2025
Full Time
Staff
$175K – $275K + Equity
1 Position
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