Software Engineer, Blockchain & Distributed Systems

Responsibilities

• Write clean, maintainable code following team coding standards and best practices
• Implement features and functionality based on technical specifications
• Debug and resolve software defects with guidance from senior team members
• Develop and execute unit tests to ensure code quality
• Participate in code reviews to learn from experienced developers
• Support integration activities with APIs, databases, and external systems
• Document code and technical processes clearly
• Collaborate with architects, DevOps engineers, and QA teams

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 0-5 years of professional software development experience
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, Java, or Rust)
• Understanding of fundamental programming concepts including data structures and algorithms
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of Swiss German, German, French, or Italian is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of blockchain, distributed systems, or cryptography
• Exposure to API design and RESTful services
• Experience with databases (SQL/NoSQL)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) or containerization (Docker)
• Understanding of agile development methodologies
• Contributions to open-source projects or a personal coding portfolio

About the Company

Blockstream was founded in 2014 by Dr. Adam Back and a group of cryptographers and engineers passionate about Bitcoin. We are a market leader in Bitcoin security and Layer-2 technologies, designing products that make financial systems more efficient, secure, and robust.