Blockchain Engineer
Gala is creating entertainment that empowers on the blockchain. Across our family of brands, including Games, Music, Film, and VOX, we're empowering creators and fans to build the future of entertainment.
Powered by talent from around the globe, we believe in making bold moves to create products that have never been seen in the marketplace. Gala was founded by Eric Schiermeyer (gaming legend and co-founder of Zynga) and Michael McCarthy (the Creative Director behind viral gaming hits such as Farmville 2). Since then, Gala has grown to be a leader in Web3 entertainment.
Under the Gala brand, we have a growing roster of reputable partners across Gaming and Entertainment, including DreamWorks, AMC, and NBCU. Plus, legendary game developers Peter Molyneux and Will Wright and music greats like Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Kings of Leon, and BT.
Our values are based on openness and ownership and the ability to deliver games, experiences, and opportunities to people worldwide. We are breaking down barriers to bring our communities joy, entertainment, and real-world value.
At Gala, we work with flexibility; we have a great time with our colleagues and love getting things done. While working here, you'll imagine and create new and exciting things for the world to enjoy. Your talents and efforts will improve our audiences' lives in the real world.
And this is just the beginning…
The Role
We are looking for a highly capable Blockchain Engineer to design, implement, and distribute a secure blockchain network. You will analyze our blockchain needs, design customized blockchain technologies, and help to launch and maintain our blockchain network. You will also integrate operability with existing blockchain technologies like Ethereum and Flare.
To ensure success in this role, we expect our Blockchain Engineer to possess extensive knowledge of programming languages used for blockchain development, blockchain protocols, experience in cryptography, and the infrastructure necessary to operate a blockchain. We want you to work within our Engineering team to share your expertise in creating secure, fast, and efficient blockchain solutions. You will be working with blockchain technology from the bare-metal server installations through back-end services and front-end websites and developing client applications; all of these will be communicating across the internet.
You will be a part of a company of super-achievers who work together to bring forth the evolution of entertainment. The ideal candidate has prior game dev experience, excellent people skills, business acumen, and an exemplary work ethic. We want someone with experience and passion for web3, cryptocurrency, and NFTs. We would love someone with a deep passion for innovation and a track record for working in a fast-paced, evolving, creative-minded environment.
Responsibilities
- Writing smart contracts, also known as chain code, for Hyperledger Fabric
- Designing and developing applications using blockchain technology
- Testing and troubleshooting blockchain-driven projects
- Maintaining client and server-side applications
- Preparing documentation for each project and leading a team from concept design to the production release of blockchain solutions
- Collaborating with internal and external customers to determine blockchain technology needs and desired functionalities
- Applying the latest security and cryptography practices to protect data and ensure service availability
- Seeking continual improvement of blockchain-based applications by integrating new tools and technologies
- Educating team members about blockchain features
Essential Skills and Qualifications
- At least 2-4 years of experience as a blockchain developer
- Strong background in software development
- Advanced proficiency in programming languages like C++, Java, JavaScript, or C#
- Full-Stack development experience
- Knowledge of cryptography and blockchain protocols
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
- Superb organizational skills and keen attention to detail
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Able to be flexible to take and release ownership of projects in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated, stellar work ethic, fun collaborator
- Excited by problem-solving
- Fearless
Nice-to-Have Skills and Qualifications
- Specialized experience working with NFTs and/or play-to-earn gaming
- Love of games and desire to work for a company that is building a best-in-class L1 blockchain
#LI-Onsite
Gala is an equal-opportunity employer and adopts a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all current and prospective employees regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse workforce because, in our view, diversity enables better business outcomes. We also believe that a more inclusive workplace, where people of different backgrounds work together, ensures better outcomes for all staff. From application to interview, we place inclusion at the heart of all we do.
Employee Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Unlimited PTO for our U.S.-based staff
- US Based Employees 100% covered for employees (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program and several more
NEXT STEPS
If you have the experience, passion, and drive to join our team, then please submit a resume by clicking the apply button below!
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