Job Description

About us

Flashbots emerged in 2020 as a research and development entity focused on addressing the adverse effects and existential threats posed by Maximal Extractable Value (MEV). Since then, we've made a significant mark on the crypto world through mev-geth, Flashbots Protect, MEV-Boost, MEV-Share, our open research, and the soon-to-launch SUAVE.

Our mission is clear: illuminate, democratize, and distribute. We aim to ensure that the value created on decentralized, public blockchains is transparent and equitably distributed. We achieve this by conducting pioneering research, developing essential products, and coordinating a diverse community with divergent interests.

Our vibe is irreverent, anarchic, excellent, autonomous. We’re explorers, hackers, builders, thinkers. We are relaxed, composed, and at ease in the world, but beneath our suave exterior, we do not have the time or inclination to be anything but the best.

About the role

Flashbots is seeking experienced, self-driven Backend Engineers who excel in fast-changing environments, rapidly assimilate new technologies, and approach complex problems with a builder's mentality.

Responsibilities

• Contribute actively to the development of Flashbots’ core products such as our Block Builder, MEV-Share, and future offerings.
• Create and manage comprehensive technical documentation/diagrams for public use, fostering an understanding and accessibility of our products.
• Develop and maintain public API services and user-friendly tools to support the Flashbots ecosystem, including searchers, integration partners, and end-users.
• Implement robust tests to ensure the quality and stability of our offerings.
• Engage positively with our community, addressing their technical issues and fostering a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in production systems, proficient in Rust or Go.
• Experience building scalable services, ideally in the Ethereum space.
• Ability to contribute effectively in an asynchronous work environment, both as part of a team and working autonomously.
• Adaptable, accountable, and solution-oriented, with a focus on delivering high-impact solutions.
• T-Shaped skills, showcasing both depth of knowledge in a specific area and breadth of knowledge across multiple areas.

Nice-to-haves

• Deep familiarity with the Ethereum ecosystem and MEV supply chain.
• Experience working across the Ethereum stack (e.g., working with Ethereum clients like Lighthouse, Prysm, Geth, or Reth, smart contract programming, etc.)
• Contributed to open-source projects.

Details that matter

• Significantly above market rate equity compensation package.
• Unlimited PTO with a high level of freedom and autonomy for your work.
• Attractive health coverage package for US employees.
• $3000 yearly budget for your individual learning and development goals.
• Work alongside the brightest minds in the crypto space.
• Help save the world by ensuring crypto remains decentralized, permissionless, and censorship-resistant.
• Remote working - work from anywhere in the world.
• Paid travel - 2x team on-site in different parts of the world per year plus periodic travel to events.

At Flashbots, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.