Senior Backend Engineer (Go)

We are Tessera Labs, a dynamic and rapidly expanding technology company at the forefront of innovation in decentralized identity and data management. Our mission is to empower individuals and organizations with secure, private, and verifiable control over their digital identities. We are building the foundational infrastructure for a more trustworthy and equitable digital world. Our team is comprised of passionate engineers, researchers, and product visionaries committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the Web3 space. This role offers the unique opportunity to contribute to a groundbreaking platform that will redefine how data is owned and shared, working within a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment. You will be instrumental in developing high-performance, resilient, and secure backend systems that form the backbone of our revolutionary products, directly impacting our global user base and the future of digital interactions.

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure backend services primarily using Go, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Implement and optimize complex algorithms and data structures for efficient data processing and storage within a distributed system.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, front-end engineers, and other stakeholders to translate product requirements into technical specifications and deliver innovative solutions.
• Lead code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the architectural design and evolution of our backend infrastructure, identifying and addressing technical debt proactively.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues, ensuring system stability and reliability.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for APIs, services, and system architecture.
• Participate in on-call rotation to support critical production systems.

• Minimum of 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development, with a strong emphasis on Go.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing highly available, scalable, and secure distributed systems.
• Deep understanding of database technologies, both SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., Cassandra, MongoDB), and experience with data modeling.
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure, including familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Solid grasp of API design principles (RESTful, gRPC) and best practices for building secure and efficient services.
• Experience with message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) and event-driven architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a remote, globally distributed team environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Competitive salary range of $120,000 – $160,000, commensurate with experience and expertise.
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
• Flexible work arrangements and a fully remote work model, allowing you to work from anywhere in the world.
• Opportunities for professional development, including access to online courses, conferences, and mentorship programs.
• Stock options or equity grants, providing an ownership stake in the company's success and future growth.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture with regular virtual team events and opportunities for connection.