Blockchain Software Engineer

Here at Faraway, we are making massively social, blockchain games. We believe in open economies, true digital ownership, and most importantly, that “fun” is a store of value.

Our ideal teammates are low ego, hard-working, and self-motivating. Our culture is based around hard work, high ownership, leading by example, and last but not least, always doing the right thing by our community. If this sounds like a team you’d like to join, then continue reading.

About this Role:

As a Blockchain Software Engineer on our fun-filled shooter, you will be working on all on-chain aspects of the game as well as integrating with other services like Web3 wallets, DeFi applications, among others. You will also be working closely with the game engineers to integrate all on-chain and off-chain systems. Let’s go! 

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and deploy different types of Smart Contracts on Solana including tokens, marketplaces, escrow contracts and game mechanics; provide the highest level of reliability and security with all contract code thoroughly audited and tested;
2. Insist on the highest standards of architecture and optimization and think toward the future as you create features for our millions of players;
3. Collaborate with design, art, production, and leadership teams to specify and build features and development tools for our games;
4. Identify and articulate technical and production risks and obstacles, as well as generate solutions;
5. Stay current with latest blockchain developments and best practices;
6. Work hard.

Requirements:

• Bachelors or greater, preferably in Computer Science or other engineering discipline;
• Hands-on engineering experience and expertise in one or more of the following blockchain technologies: Ethereum or Solana;
• Deep knowledge of Rust, Golang, C++, or Javascript;
• Experience with development and deployment of smart contracts;
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform;
• Experience designing and developing for large, horizontally scalable, high-transaction volume systems.

Desired Skills:

• Passionate about game and blockchain development;
• Deep knowledge of building Solana applications at scale.
  

We offer:

• High salary and bonuses;
• Fully remote work;
  
• Work with supportive high-professional top-management team;
• Help with relocation in the EU;
  
• Online English courses.

Сonditions: 

• Opportunity of building a global project in strong remote international team (Russia, Europe, US);
• Prospects for professional and career growth and development;
• Distributed around the world team; 
• Friendly young team of well-rounded technical and humanitarian success-oriented people; 
• Close-knit team built on the principles of mutual respect and mutual support; 
• Democratic leadership and clear communication; 
• The opportunity not only to work and earn, but also to learn something new.

Salary and bonuses are very competitive