TypeScript Engineer | Kadena | Remote (United States)
Posted 2025-09-08
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
<h2>About the Opportunity</h2>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">We are seeking a skilled TypeScript Engineer with a strong background in blockchain technology to join our dynamic team. This position is critical to our mission as we continue to innovate and scale our blockchain platform. As a key contributor, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing blockchain applications. Your expertise will facilitate the next generation of decentralized solutions, accelerating our product development and empowering our users.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">This position will report directly to our Engineering Manager, with the opportunity to grow with the role and company.</p>
<h2>How You’ll Make An Impact</h2>
<ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6">
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Design and develop scalable and secure blockchain infrastructure applications using TypeScript</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Implement smart contracts and integrate with blockchain protocols</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of blockchain solutions</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Stay updated with emerging technologies and integrate them into the solutions</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure software quality</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to the design of our blockchain infrastructure</span></li>
</ul>
<h2>What Sets You Apart</h2>
<ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6">
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">3-5 years of professional experience in software development with a strong focus on TypeScript</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Proven experience working with blockchain technologies and smart contracts</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Understanding of decentralized protocols and consensus algorithms</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Experience with functional programming languages is a plus</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Solid understanding of software development principles, concurrency, and distributed systems</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Excellent communication and teamwork abilities</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">BS/MS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience</span></li>
</ul>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Kadena requires all employees to be <strong class=" font-semibold">fully vaccinated against COVID-19</strong> as a condition of employment. Kadena considers requests for reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons pursuant to applicable law.</p>
<h2>What We Offer</h2>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">This role has an annual starting salary range of $130,000 – $180,000 + benefits listed below. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to your individual skills and experience.</p>
<ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6">
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Fully paid medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">16 weeks of paid parental leave</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Flexible savings accounts</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Company coin options</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Unlimited PTO (and a culture of taking time off) + 13 holidays</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Company-wide closure between Christmas and New Year</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Remote company with annual in-person offsite</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Home office setup stipend</span></li>
</ul>
<h2>Who We Are</h2>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Kadena is the industry’s only scalable layer 1 Proof of Work (PoW) blockchain. The principal feature that drives Kadena is scalability, which enables Kadena to deliver infrastructure-grade performance for any blockchain project. Along with our own smart contract language Pact, Kadena’s platform provides the world the tools and environment to turn ideas and ambitions into reality. Founded by Stuart Popejoy and William Martino who created JP Morgan’s first blockchain and led the SEC’s Crypto Committee, Kadena aims to allow for true blockchain mass adoption.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">At Kadena, we value diversity, curiosity, a work/life balance, kindness, and teamwork.</p>
<h2>Our Commitment to You</h2>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">At Kadena we know that cultivating diversity and fostering an inclusive work environment is critical to our impact and success. We create an environment where no individual is advantaged or disadvantaged because of their background. We offer equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, or protected veteran status.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">With a commitment to maintaining a bias-free environment in which harassment is prohibited, we respect cultural diversity and comply with the laws of the places in which we operate. We expect our business partners, suppliers, clients, and all of our team members to uphold these commitments.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">We are seeking a skilled TypeScript Engineer with a strong background in blockchain technology to join our dynamic team. This position is critical to our mission as we continue to innovate and scale our blockchain platform. As a key contributor, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing blockchain applications. Your expertise will facilitate the next generation of decentralized solutions, accelerating our product development and empowering our users.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">This position will report directly to our Engineering Manager, with the opportunity to grow with the role and company.</p>
<h2>How You’ll Make An Impact</h2>
<ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6">
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Design and develop scalable and secure blockchain infrastructure applications using TypeScript</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Implement smart contracts and integrate with blockchain protocols</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of blockchain solutions</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Stay updated with emerging technologies and integrate them into the solutions</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure software quality</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to the design of our blockchain infrastructure</span></li>
</ul>
<h2>What Sets You Apart</h2>
<ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6">
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">3-5 years of professional experience in software development with a strong focus on TypeScript</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Proven experience working with blockchain technologies and smart contracts</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Understanding of decentralized protocols and consensus algorithms</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Experience with functional programming languages is a plus</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Solid understanding of software development principles, concurrency, and distributed systems</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Excellent communication and teamwork abilities</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">BS/MS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience</span></li>
</ul>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Kadena requires all employees to be <strong class=" font-semibold">fully vaccinated against COVID-19</strong> as a condition of employment. Kadena considers requests for reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons pursuant to applicable law.</p>
<h2>What We Offer</h2>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">This role has an annual starting salary range of $130,000 – $180,000 + benefits listed below. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to your individual skills and experience.</p>
<ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6">
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Fully paid medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">16 weeks of paid parental leave</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Flexible savings accounts</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Company coin options</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Unlimited PTO (and a culture of taking time off) + 13 holidays</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Company-wide closure between Christmas and New Year</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Remote company with annual in-person offsite</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Home office setup stipend</span></li>
</ul>
<h2>Who We Are</h2>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Kadena is the industry’s only scalable layer 1 Proof of Work (PoW) blockchain. The principal feature that drives Kadena is scalability, which enables Kadena to deliver infrastructure-grade performance for any blockchain project. Along with our own smart contract language Pact, Kadena’s platform provides the world the tools and environment to turn ideas and ambitions into reality. Founded by Stuart Popejoy and William Martino who created JP Morgan’s first blockchain and led the SEC’s Crypto Committee, Kadena aims to allow for true blockchain mass adoption.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">At Kadena, we value diversity, curiosity, a work/life balance, kindness, and teamwork.</p>
<h2>Our Commitment to You</h2>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">At Kadena we know that cultivating diversity and fostering an inclusive work environment is critical to our impact and success. We create an environment where no individual is advantaged or disadvantaged because of their background. We offer equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, or protected veteran status.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">With a commitment to maintaining a bias-free environment in which harassment is prohibited, we respect cultural diversity and comply with the laws of the places in which we operate. We expect our business partners, suppliers, clients, and all of our team members to uphold these commitments.</p>