LayerZero
The Future is Omnichain.
Founded in 2021, LayerZero's vision is to create a community of cross-chain developers, building dApps that are no longer constrained by individual blockchain capabilities. With LayerZero's simple, generic messaging protocol, builders will develop cross-chain dApps designed to unify the power of individual blockchains.
We are funded by the best investors in the world including
a16z, Sequoia, PayPal, Binance Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, Uniswap Labs, Circle Ventures, Delphi Digital, and many more.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We're seeking a talented Backend Engineer to join our team at LayerZero, where you'll play a pivotal role in revolutionizing blockchain interoperability and shaping the future of decentralized applications. As a Backend Engineer, you'll spearhead the development of robust and scalable backend systems that power our web3 technologies.
Key Responsibilities
We're looking for an engineer experienced in building complex backend systems who is passionate about blockchain technology and is excited to bring new innovations. You don't have to have a background in blockchain, but you need to be keen to learn about it.
Candidate Profile & Mindset
The base salary for this position ranges from $120,000/year up to $200,000/year. Salary is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. LayerZero is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
About LayerZero
LayerZero, founded in 2021 by Bryan Pellegrino, Ryan Zarick and Caleb Banister in Vancouver and New York, builds omnichain interoperability infrastructure for blockchains. Its core protocol, LayerZero, provides lightweight messaging via ultra-light nodes and decentralized verifiers that let dApps send data between Ethereum, BNB Chain, Solana, Aptos and dozens of networks without intermediary chains. Stargate and numerous DeFi apps use LayerZero for native bridging, governance and cross-chain execution. Headquartered across Vancouver and New York with a distributed research team, LayerZero combines cryptography, cross-chain security and developer SDKs for omnichain contracts. Backed by leading investors, the project emphasizes verifiable delivery and chain agnosticism. Expect a research and infrastructure culture focused on messaging reliability, security reviews and empowering builders to ship seamlessly cross-chain experiences.