About the job
Are you ready to be part of a top-tier blockchain development team? At Ava Labs, we simplify the deployment of high-performance solutions for Web3, spearheaded by groundbreaking innovations on Avalanche. Founded by leading Cornell computer scientists in collaboration with Wall Street experts and early Web3 pioneers, we are on a mission to transform how value is created within permissionless networks. Join us in enabling individuals to seamlessly digitize the world’s assets on a single, open, programmable blockchain platform.
We are seeking a dynamic Senior Backend Engineer to become an integral member of our Crypto Custody team. This team is tasked with designing, developing, and scaling secure, high-performance blockchain and crypto wallet products for Ava Labs and our ecosystem partners. You will play a pivotal role in our technical leadership, pioneering innovative solutions, constructing modular and scalable crypto wallet infrastructures, and upholding the highest security standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Innovate & Architect:
- Design, develop, and maintain crypto wallet systems utilizing Golang, ensuring robust support for protocols such as multi-party computation (MPC) and multi-signature (multi-sig) configurations.
- Architect modular and scalable backend systems with an unwavering focus on security and performance.
- Collaborate Across Teams:
- Engage closely with partners to optimize configurations and setups for Ava Labs products.
- Offer technical guidance across Business Development, Product, Security, Finance, and Engineering teams.
- Drive Product Advancements:
- Evaluate opportunities and propose solutions tailored to client requirements.
- Establish architectures and systems that ensure widespread adoption of Ava Labs products while maintaining superior security.
- Exhibit Extreme Ownership:
- Demonstrate a proactive mindset that excels in taking initiative without the need for micromanagement.
- Assume full responsibility for delivering high-quality, secure backend solutions while continuously seeking challenges, learning, and pushing the limits to enhance product excellence.

