About the job
Are you ready to be part of a pioneering blockchain development team? Ava Labs simplifies the deployment of high-performance solutions for Web3, driven by groundbreaking innovations on Avalanche. Founded by visionary Cornell computer scientists in collaboration with Wall Street experts and early Web3 innovators, Ava Labs is on a mission to transform how individuals create value within permissionless networks. Join us in our quest to empower global digitization of assets on a unified, programmable blockchain platform.
We invite you to apply as a Staff Backend Engineer within our Crypto Custody team. This team is at the forefront of designing, developing, and scaling secure, high-performance blockchain and crypto wallet solutions for Ava Labs and our ecosystem partners. This role is vital to our technical leadership, where you will pioneer innovative solutions, construct modular and scalable crypto wallet infrastructures, and uphold the highest security standards.
Responsibilities
- Innovate & Architect:
- Design, develop, and maintain crypto wallet systems using Golang, ensuring robust support for protocols such as multi-party computation (MPC) and multi-signature (multi-sig) configurations.
- Architect modular, scalable backend systems with an unwavering commitment to security and performance.
- Collaborate Across Teams:
- Work closely with partners to optimize configurations and setups for Ava Labs products.
- Provide technical guidance across Business Development, Product, Security, Finance, and Engineering teams.
- Drive Product Advancements:
- Evaluate opportunities and recommend tailored solutions based on client needs.
- Establish architectures and systems that promote mass adoption of Ava Labs products while ensuring top-tier security.
- Exhibit Extreme Ownership:
- Demonstrate a self-driven mindset that thrives on taking initiative without micromanagement.
- Assume full responsibility for delivering high-quality, secure backend solutions while continuously embracing challenges, learning, and pushing boundaries to enhance product excellence.

