DFINITY is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Backend focused to join our Product Enablement team. We build open-source tools and reusable canisters that simplify workflows and streamline processes for teams building on the Internet Computer blockchain.
The Poduct Enablement team is a cross-functional group of engineers on a mission to empower developers by abstracting away operational complexity so they can focus on their business requirements and product features.
Are you new to decentralization or not an expert in blockchain or cryptography? That’s okay! We have some of the world’s foremost experts and they’re excited to share their knowledge. You bring your awesome skills and help us create something amazing.
What You’ll Work On
You’ll help design and implement backend systems that power our internal platform tools and developer-facing products. Our key projects include:
- Orbit Platform – a non-custodial digital asset management platform that helps teams securely manage their digital assets
- CaLM (Canister Lifecycle Manager) – a build, deploy, and monitoring service for managing the entire lifecycle of IC canisters
- Canfund – a library that automates canister cycle management
You’ll primarily work in Rust, but we expect a willingness to collaborate on TypeScript/Vue-based frontends when needed.
Responsibilities
- Design and build robust, secure, and scalable backend systems and services in Rust
- Own features end-to-end, from ideation and design to implementation and support
- Collaborate with other engineers and stakeholders to define and deliver impactful solutions
- Help maintain and improve developer workflows for Internet Computer smart contracts (canisters)
- Occasionally contribute to frontend codebases (TypeScript/Vue) and SDKs to support full product delivery
- Mentor fellow engineers fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration
You Might Be a Great Fit If You
- Have a solid computer science background (degree or equivalent experience)
- Have solid experience in backend engineering roles
- Have Rust skills or are eager to become proficient with it
- Have experience building distributed systems, developer tools, or end-user-facing products
- Take ownership and thrive in highly autonomous environments
- Are comfortable writing clean, maintainable code and enjoy reviewing others’ work
- Have an understanding of frontend technologies (JavaScript/TypeScript, Vue/React/etc.) and are open to contributing when needed
- Are excited by the potential of the Internet Computer and Web3
Bonus Points
- Experience working with the Internet Computer or other blockchains
- Familiarity with service-oriented architecture (SOA)
- Contributions to open-source projects
- Previous experience working on frontend codebases
More Information About What You Will Be Working On
Try icp.ninja to see how the Internet Computer makes developing and deploying applications a streamlined process.
* Please note that this role requires in-office work from our amazing office in Zurich 3 days per week.
About DFINITY and the Internet Computer:
DFINITY is a leading contributor to the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP), with a mission to bring the world’s compute onto the secure ICP network. Built on its unique third-generation blockchain technology, ICP enables the development and operation of a new generation of unstoppable, tamper-proof, fully decentralized web applications. Its powerful technology can run entire AI models within smart contracts, representing a major advancement for secure AI. Through seamless integration with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other networks, ICP facilitates multi-chain operations for digital assets and web3.
Join our team of over 250 talented individuals, including world-renowned cryptographers, distributed systems engineers, programming language experts, and industry leaders, who are shaping the future of the internet and web3.
DFINITY was founded in 2016 by entrepreneur and crypto theoretician, Dominic Williams.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
