Tatum, a leading blockchain development platform powering over 100,000 Web3 projects, is seeking a Backend Engineer for their high-performance systems team. Following a successful $41.5M funding round, they're scaling their blockchain infrastructure to new heights. The role focuses on building and optimizing systems that handle millions of requests per second and process terabytes of data.
The ideal candidate will work with modern Java, Eclipse Vert.x, Redis, and Kafka to evolve Tatum's core blockchain connectivity layer. This position requires expertise in low-latency, high-throughput environments and deep understanding of performance-critical backend systems. The engineer will be responsible for designing scalable services, optimizing system performance, and collaborating across teams to deliver innovative blockchain solutions.
This is an opportunity to join an elite engineering team with global impact, working on real, large-scale problems in Web3 infrastructure. The position offers competitive compensation, equity options, and the chance to shape the future of blockchain technology. Tatum provides a dynamic environment where technical challenges are not just welcomed but are central to the role.
The company values expertise in networking, multithreading, memory management, and distributed systems. While experience with blockchain technology is a plus, they prioritize candidates who can demonstrate mastery in building and optimizing high-performance backend systems. This role is perfect for engineers who thrive on pushing technical boundaries and want to make a significant impact in the blockchain space.