Software Engineer, Infrastructure · Espresso Systems

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:30:16 GMT
Engineering

Espresso Systems · Remote · remote

Espresso Systems is looking for a Systems Software Engineer to join our team. As a Systems Software Engineer, you will closely collaborate with fellow engineers and product managers to make Espresso a reality. Your focus will be on the transaction processing, communication, consensus, and storage components of the ledger and roll-up systems, while using the cryptography library developed by our cryptography team.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design and implementation of Espresso's core blockchain infrastructure in Rust. Take engineering projects from concept and design to production, while working with engineering leaders and the product team to create sound and realistic roadmaps.

Requirements

B.S. in Computer Science, Mathematics, or relevant field, or equivalent computer science and software engineering experience. Experience shipping and taking engineering projects to production. Experience with distributed systems and/or blockchain systems, especially P2P networking and consensus. Understanding of software engineering and security best practices. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Passion for writing correct code.

Preferred

Proficiency with Rust in a production environment (or similar strongly-typed languages such as C++, Haskell, Ocaml, etc.). Experience working on blockchain infrastructure, e.g. a layer-1 blockchain. Enthusiasm for the rapidly developing blockchain ecosystem.

Benefits

Fully remote with flexible hours. Work alongside the brightest minds in the crypto space. Competitive salary + equity package. Regular team off-sites to international locations. Unlimited vacation policy. Top-tier health, dental, and vision coverage for US employees.