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Senior Software Engineer - Go
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software developer — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Software developers implement or program all kinds of software systems based on specifications and designs by using programming languages, tools, and platforms.
Also known as: application developer, application programmer, solutions developer, programmer, software specialist, application software developer
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Quicknode is a cloud-based infrastructure company that powers the blockchain ecosystem.
Our mission is to be the indispensable utility that empowers companies and innovators globally to build next-generation, Web3 enabled businesses & applications using blockchain technology. Quicknode is backed by some of the world's best investors including Tiger Global, Y Combinator, SoftBank, and the Seven Seven Six Fund. The Quicknode team has over 110 people maintaining high performance global data infrastructure for amazing customers serving billions of requests daily.
We are a global remote company with offices in Fort Lauderdale, FL and Lisbon, Portugal.
The Role
As a Senior Go Engineer on the RPC Platform team at Quicknode, you will design, build, and scale the critical infrastructure that powers high-performance blockchain RPC services used by developers and enterprises globally. This role operates at the intersection of distributed systems, Web3 infrastructure, and developer experience, requiring deep technical ownership and a strong bias toward execution.
What You’ll Do
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Design, build, and optimize high-throughput, low-latency backend services in Go.
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Architect distributed systems.
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Own end-to-end delivery from design through production.
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Improve uptime and reduce latency across services.
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Collaborate with Product, Infrastructure, and DevEx teams.
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Debug and resolve complex production issues.
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Drive engineering standards and best practices.
What You’ll Bring
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6– 10 years1 of experience building and operating backend or distributed systems in high-scale production environments, aligning with P4 expectations.
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Strong proficiency in Go, with a demonstrated ability to quickly adopt new languages and frameworks as needed.
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Deep experience designing and operating distributed systems, databases, and streaming architectures.
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Proven track record of delivering scalable, reliable systems with measurable impact on performance, availability, and developer experience.
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Experience working with Web3, blockchain infrastructure, or high-throughput API platforms, including familiarity with RPC services, node infrastructure, or data streaming pipelines.
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Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to debug complex, cross-system issues in production environments.
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Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously, prioritize effectively, and deliver outcomes in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
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Excellent communication skills with experience collaborating across engineering, product, and customer-facing teams.
The Quicknode compensation philosophy includes pillars to ensure fair and unbiased compensation for all employees. To design and deliver total reward offerings that are employee-centric. To offer a competitive benefit package in all locations where we operate. To prioritize attracting and retaining the best talent globally. To maintain a high-performing and flexible way of working.
During the hiring process, we are committed to discussing compensation openly and honestly. We encourage candidates to share their salary expectations and requirements early, allowing for an individualized discussion. We know that our total rewards practices impact the lives and wellbeing of our employees. Therefore, we will never stop learning about the market, our business, your needs, and how best to achieve our goals through thoughtful and data-driven practices. If you have any questions or require further information about the compensation for this position, please don't hesitate to reach out to your Recruiter.
We at Quicknode are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our mission is to be the indispensable utility that empowers companies and innovators globally to build next-generation, Web3 enabled businesses & applications using blockchain technology. Quicknode is backed by some of the world's best investors including Tiger Global, Y Combinator, SoftBank, and the Seven Seven Six Fund. The Quicknode team has over 110 people maintaining high performance global data infrastructure for amazing customers serving billions of requests daily.
We are a global remote company with offices in Fort Lauderdale, FL and Lisbon, Portugal.
The Role
As a Senior Go Engineer on the RPC Platform team at Quicknode, you will design, build, and scale the critical infrastructure that powers high-performance blockchain RPC services used by developers and enterprises globally. This role operates at the intersection of distributed systems, Web3 infrastructure, and developer experience, requiring deep technical ownership and a strong bias toward execution.
What You’ll Do
•
Design, build, and optimize high-throughput, low-latency backend services in Go.
•
Architect distributed systems.
•
Own end-to-end delivery from design through production.
•
Improve uptime and reduce latency across services.
•
Collaborate with Product, Infrastructure, and DevEx teams.
•
Debug and resolve complex production issues.
•
Drive engineering standards and best practices.
What You’ll Bring
•
6– 10 years1 of experience building and operating backend or distributed systems in high-scale production environments, aligning with P4 expectations.
•
Strong proficiency in Go, with a demonstrated ability to quickly adopt new languages and frameworks as needed.
•
Deep experience designing and operating distributed systems, databases, and streaming architectures.
•
Proven track record of delivering scalable, reliable systems with measurable impact on performance, availability, and developer experience.
•
Experience working with Web3, blockchain infrastructure, or high-throughput API platforms, including familiarity with RPC services, node infrastructure, or data streaming pipelines.
•
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to debug complex, cross-system issues in production environments.
•
Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously, prioritize effectively, and deliver outcomes in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
•
Excellent communication skills with experience collaborating across engineering, product, and customer-facing teams.
The Quicknode compensation philosophy includes pillars to ensure fair and unbiased compensation for all employees. To design and deliver total reward offerings that are employee-centric. To offer a competitive benefit package in all locations where we operate. To prioritize attracting and retaining the best talent globally. To maintain a high-performing and flexible way of working.
During the hiring process, we are committed to discussing compensation openly and honestly. We encourage candidates to share their salary expectations and requirements early, allowing for an individualized discussion. We know that our total rewards practices impact the lives and wellbeing of our employees. Therefore, we will never stop learning about the market, our business, your needs, and how best to achieve our goals through thoughtful and data-driven practices. If you have any questions or require further information about the compensation for this position, please don't hesitate to reach out to your Recruiter.
We at Quicknode are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.