Senior Application Engineer

InfStones is an advanced, enterprise-grade Platform as a Service (PaaS) blockchain infrastructure provider trusted by the top blockchain companies in the world. InfStones’ AI-based infrastructure provides developers worldwide with a rugged, powerful node management platform alongside an easy-to-use API. With over 20,000 nodes supported on over 80 blockchains, InfStones gives developers all the control they need - reliability, speed, efficiency, security, and scalability - for cross-chain DeFi, NFT, GameFi, and decentralized application development. InfStones is trusted by the biggest blockchain companies in the world including Binance, CoinList, BitGo, OKX, Chainlink, Polygon, Harmony, and KuCoin, among a hundred other customers.  InfStones is dedicated to developing the next evolution of a better world through limitless Web3 innovation.

To date, InfStones has raised over $110 million in capital and is backed by Softbank, GGV Capital, Susquehanna International Group (SIG), Dragonfly Capital, Qiming Venture Partners, Plug and Play, and many renowned institutional investors. InfStones is proud to offer medical, vision, dental, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan with company matching, FSA, and other benefits to all full-time employees, along with flexible paid time off, sick days, and holidays.

If you enjoy being on the cutting edge of technology, we encourage you to apply!

As a Senior Application Engineer, you will lead the development, testing, and maintenance of high-quality software applications and systems, collaborating closely with open-source communities to integrate the latest advancements in blockchain infrastructure. You will tackle complex technical challenges, working alongside product managers and ecosystem solution architects to convert unique requirements into impactful products. Additionally, you’ll mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical leadership and fostering a collaborative environment to ensure team success. In this role, you’ll write clean, scalable, and efficient code while upholding best practices, conducting code reviews, and ensuring all technical documentation is thorough and accessible.

This role is not only highly technical but also strategic—you will act as a leader within the engineering team, helping shape direction, encouraging innovation, and cultivating a culture of accountability and excellence. Your ability to inspire and empower others will be critical to driving both individual growth and team performance.

1. Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable applications and backend services.

2. Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers, supporting their professional growth and technical skills development.

3. Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.

4. Drive technical innovation and identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and frameworks for the team.

5. Offer technical leadership in project planning and decision-making, helping to set the strategic direction for key initiatives.

6. Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other stakeholders to define technical solutions.

7. Improve engineering processes, tools, and frameworks to enhance productivity and system reliability.

8. Contribute to technical documentation, ensuring clarity and accessibility.

9. Serve as a role model by promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, and accountability across the team.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.

2. Proficiency in at least one mainstream programming language (e.g., Golang, Python, Javascript) with demonstrated good programming skills and habits.

3. Experience working with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).

4. Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.

5. Strong technical documentation writing skills, evidenced by the ability to produce clear, comprehensive documentation.

6. Strong experience with containerization and microservices (Docker, Kubernetes).

7. Demonstrated leadership abilities, including mentoring, coaching, and leading technical initiatives within a team environment.

1. Knowledge of microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

2. Experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines.

3. Hands-on experience with blockchain protocols, smart contracts, or Web3 development.