Overview
Description
We are looking for a data engineer and scientist with a deep understanding of blockchain network protocols, infrastructure, systems engineering, distributed systems, and architectural design. The candidate will lead research and ideation to scale data infrastructure and feasibility in production. The candidate will have the opportunity to expand expertise in different areas of engineering and applied research. This is an exciting opportunity to make a measurable impact within a corporate environment that values precision, innovation, and strategic thinking.
Responsibilities
- Architect and build a highly scalable, resilient, and distributed system that integrates a variety of data sources.
- Standardizing data schemas
- Maintain servers and Build performant, and reliable production-grade systems.
- Design and optimize protocol implementations.
- Work across the tech stack (ETL, cache, code, deploy)
- Mentor fellow team members and participate in code reviews and design reviews
- Collaborate cross-functionally with other data scientists, designers, and product managers - to define and implement services.
- Develop novel clustering approaches to tackling blockchain-specific challenges around scale, security, and privacy.
- Research on privacy preserving blockchains
- Develop related pipeline using Python and other technologies
- Support product and intelligence teams.
Eligibility
- Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science or related field.
- At least 1 Year of experience in related domain & skills.
- Experience in building real time highly dynamic and data heavy systems
- Ability to work independently, be proactive, prioritize, and communicate novel ideas experience working in fast-paced environments or startups
- Prior experience in publishing research oriented articles in A* journals.
- Proficiency and expertise in different data platforms.
- Proficiency in Python, Kafka, websockets, Elasticsearch, MongoDB, Kubernetes, Docker, Neo4j, Cypher, Wireshark, Git, AWS, Google Cloud, Swagger, Linux, VS, Solidity, and network protocols.
- Strong ability to synthesize, interpret, and report complex information clearly and accurately.
- Knowledge of blockchain technologies and different platforms, with a focus on tracing transactions and identifying malicious activity. Also have working knowledge of cryptocurrencies, darknet marketplaces, Tor, experience in making payments with bitcoin and ethereum Compensation.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and able to explain to others with no technical knowledge.
- Understanding of coding standards
Desired Eligibility
- Relevant certifications and experience in cybersecurity or intelligence gathering.
- Working knowledge of SQL is preferred.
- Prior experience working in fast-paced environments or startups.
Travel
As and when required, across the country for project execution and monitoring as well as for coordination with geographically distributed teams.