{"@context":"schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Consensys","logo":"https://recruiting.cdn.greenhouse.io/external_greenhouse_job_boards/logos/000/008/223/resized/featured-images-consensys-plexus.png?1619714258"},"title":"Lead Java/Golang Software Engineer (Arithmetization)","datePosted":"2024-04-05","jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":null,"addressRegion":null,"addressCountry":null,"postalCode":null}},"description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOur mission is to unlock the collaborative power of communities by making Web3 universally easy to use, access, and build on.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWorking with Consensys puts you at the \u003c/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eforefront of an evolving paradigm\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, transforming our society for the better. We fundamentally believe blockchain is the next generation of technology that can lay the foundation for a more just and equitable society.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBlockchain tech is just over 10 years old. Ethereum itself is still a toddler and we’re far from reaching our full potential. You’ll get to work on the tools, infrastructure, and apps that scale these platforms to billions of users.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYou’ll be constantly exposed to new concepts, ideas, and frameworks from your peers, and as you work on different projects — challenging you to stay at the \u003c/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etop of your game\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. 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Don't sweat it. We’re passionate about building a diverse team of humans and as such, if you think you've got what it takes for our chaotic-but-fun, remote-friendly, start-up environment—apply anyway, detailing your relevant transferable skills in your cover letter. While we have a pretty good idea of what we need, we're ready for you to challenge our thinking on who needs to be in this role\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eConsensys is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring that our technology is made available and accessible to everyone. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other c

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