Job Description

Spaceport is a stealth startup building infrastructural fabric for metaverse worlds. We're freshly capitalized and venture backed by some of the best crypto-native VCs, respected celebrities and largest studios in the world.

We're developing technologies that will expand what is possible on the blockchain, set new precedents in how digital content interacts with the real world and lead the march towards a decentralized metaverse future.

Our rockstar team's experience ranges from launching billion dollar gaming franchises like Bioshock and Saint's Row to projects with celebrities like Seth Rogen and Method Man.

If you are seeking a role at a well-funded company operating at the bleeding edge of technology, if you want to collaborate with the brightest minds and celebrities from around the world and if you want to build decentralized software that will be used by billions of people -you should apply for this job.

Requirements

Job Responsibilities

Designing and developing cross-chain smart contracts protocols.
Deploying, testing and troubleshooting blockchain-driven projects.
Auditing smart contracts for potential security vulnerabilities
Develop new contracts in test environments using Truffle, Ganache, Hardhat, etc.
Keep up to date with developments and research in the broader blockchain ecosystem

Your Background

Smart contract/Solidity experience
Working knowledge of different L1 blockchains.
Strong background in software development
Experience with version control systems such as Git
Basic understanding of Cryptography
Familiarity with latest best practices and OpenZeppelin recommendations
Clear communication skills (written and oral) and an ability to work effectively with cross disciplinary teams

Nice to Have

Knowledge of non EVM compatible chains
Knowledge of Layer 2 technologies (rollups, Validium, side chains)
Side projects you can showcase

Types of people we're looking for

Builders - people who love building something new and seeing their work used, whether as a passion side project, in a startup, or within a larger corporation.
Speedwalkers - people who get things done, who move with unusual urgency, who take pride in continual improvement and integrating feedback
Owners - people who take responsibility for their decisions, document their processes and treat their work with a deep sense of pride
Troublemakers - people who enjoy not just getting their hands dirty, but dream about what can be improved, new products that could be built, and new lines of business that we can disrupt

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits
Regular team off-sites and retreats
Remote-first work environment, with optional in-person offices
Work-from-home improvement stipend
Coworking membership stipend
Professional learning and development stipend

Please reach out even if your experience doesn't align with the job description precisely. We are looking for talented people to fill roles that may not already be posted and we can always explore options after starting the conversation. Reach out to us today!

Application currently closed

This job was posted on Fri Oct 14 2022 and expired on Tue Nov 08 2022.

Minimum $160K /yr

$226K /yr Average

Maximum $335K /yr

Tasks

Modify existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance.

Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.

Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design system and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.

Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements.

Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.

Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation.

Supervise the work of programmers, technologists and technicians and other engineering and scientific personnel.

Determine system performance standards.

Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met.

Consult with customers about software system design and maintenance.

Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan computer specifications and layouts, and peripheral equipment modifications.

Obtain and evaluate information on factors such as reporting formats required, costs, and security needs to determine hardware configuration.

Train users to use new or modified equipment.

Specify power supply requirements and configuration.

Recommend purchase of equipment to control dust, temperature, and humidity in area of system installation.

Skills

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Operations Analysis - Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.

Programming - Writing computer programs for various purposes.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.