Senior Software Engineer, MetaMask
Consensys
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About Consensys
Consensys is the leading blockchain and web3 software company founded by Joe Lubin, CEO of Consensys and Co-Founder of Ethereum. Since 2014, Consensys has been at the forefront of innovation, pioneering technological developments within the web3 ecosystem.
Through our product suite, including the MetaMask platform, Infura, Linea, Diligence, and our NFT toolkit Phosphor, we have become the trusted collaborator for users, creators, and developers on their path to build and belong in the world they want to see.
Whether building a dapp, an NFT collection, a portfolio, or a better future, the instinct to build is universal. Consensys inspires and champions the builder instinct in everyone by making web3 universally easy to use and develop on.
Our mission is to unlock the collaborative power of communities by making the decentralized web universally easy to access, use, and build on.
You’ll get to work on the tools, infrastructure, and apps that scale these platforms to onboard one billion participants and 5 million developers. You’ll be constantly exposed to new concepts, ideas, and frameworks from your peers, and as you work on different projects — challenging you to stay at the top of your game. You’ll join a network of builders that reaches the edge of our ecosystem. Consensys alumni have moved on to become tech entrepreneurs, CEOs, and team leads at tech companies.
About MetaMask
MetaMask aims to create a thriving engineering organization that supports the well-being of our engineers while empowering them to do work they are proud of and enjoy. We strive for an environment that gives our people high trust and autonomy, while also facilitating collaboration, communication and camaraderie among teams and teammates. We aspire to build a diverse engineering team, inclusive to people from all backgrounds and demographics. It is also of great importance to us that working at MetaMask is an experience that catalyzes career growth and learning.
What You’ll Do as a Senior Software Engineer, MetaMask
- Build and enhance MetaMask's growth engine to drive user engagement and improve retention
- Implement user-centric solutions across MetaMask Clients including Extension, Mobile, and Web
- Contribute to backend APIs and middlewares that power these consumer experiences
- Help create intuitive, efficient, and secure Web3 interactions that delight users
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality features
- Participate in code reviews and help maintain high code quality standards
Requirements
- 3+ years working with mobile-based technologies
- 3+ years building websites and/or applications
- Experience with React and React Native
- Strong knowledge of modern Javascript (ES6/TypeScript/etc.)
- Familiarity with blockchain fundamentals and Web3 integration
- Working knowledge of cross platform/browser compatibility
- Experience working with APIs and middleware services
- Experience working in an agile development team
- Experience developing applications with clean code practices, testing, and adherence to coding standards
- Understanding of web-based security considerations
Bonus Points
- Experience with in-app marketing and engagement strategies, including push notifications, carousel banners, and in-app modals.
- Experience with DeFi protocols, token swaps, or fiat on/off ramps
- Knowledge of financial products in the digital space
- Interest in blockchain technologies and Web3
- Basic understanding of cryptography principles
- Experience working in distributed teams
- Previous experience working in Web3
- Familiarity with the Web3 wallet ecosystem
- Experience with performance optimization
Other Skills To Demonstrate
- Good verbal and written communication in English
- Teamwork, flexibility, and organization
- Eagerness to learn and grow your technical skills
- Ability to balance technical quality with business needs and user experience
Key skills/competency
- MetaMask
- Web3 Development
- User Engagement
- React Native
- JavaScript/TypeScript
- API Development
- Blockchain Integration
- Agile Development
- Mobile Technologies
- Security Considerations
How to Get Hired at Consensys
- Research Consensys's mission: Study their commitment to Web3, decentralized web, and empowering builders.
- Understand MetaMask's impact: Focus on how MetaMask drives user engagement and secure Web3 interactions.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your experience with React, React Native, TypeScript, and blockchain fundamentals.
- Showcase Web3 projects: Demonstrate passion for Web3 with personal projects or contributions.
- Prepare for technical discussions: Be ready to discuss API design, mobile technologies, and secure coding practices.
- Emphasize collaboration: Share examples of working effectively in agile, distributed teams.
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