Wells Fargo is hiring a Lead Specialty Software Engineer - Blockchain to build, develop, implement, and maintain core blockchain modules.
What You'll Do
- Build, develop, implement, and maintain core blockchain modules in Go using the Cosmos SDK, including a sophisticated, role-based token-factory for native asset issuance.
- Design and implement custom logic within the ABCI++ interface (Prepare-Proposal/Process-Proposal) to enable advanced features and optimizations.
- Configure, launch, and maintain our blockchain network, including genesis configuration, validator setup, and consensus parameter tuning.
- Implement and manage cross-chain functionality using the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol.
- Write exhaustive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to guarantee the security, correctness, and performance of the core protocol.
- Participate in architectural discussions, conduct rigorous code reviews, and contribute to our high standards for technical documentation.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in our development, test, and production environments.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of Specialty Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.
Nice to Have
- Professional software engineering experience, with a focus on backend or distributed systems.
- Expert-level proficiency in Go.
- Demonstrable, hands-on experience developing and maintaining custom modules for the Cosmos SDK.
- Solid understanding of CometBFT consensus and the Application Blockchain Interface (ABCI/ABCI++).
- Experience in launching or contributing to a Cosmos-based blockchain network.
- Deeply committed to writing clear, maintainable, and thoroughly tested code.
- Experience in cloud adoption of blockchain applications including GCP (target platforms) or similar blockchain frameworks.
- Good proficiency in RUST – ability to understand, dissect, and build services.
Technical Stack
- Go
- Cosmos SDK
- ABCI++
- CometBFT
- Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol
- GCP
- RUST
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
