Data Storage Tech Lead

Responsibilities:

• Work on the architecture and development of main reference implementations of the Filecoin protocol as it relates to enterprise level data storage service. Your role will have a major impact on the entire Filecoin ecosystem, as your work will enable the scaling of data onboarding. 
• Serve as a technical leader providing guidance to the team, anticipating issues and ensuring we maintain a high bar of quality. 
• Work with a vibrant open source community for user feedback and adoptions
• Be responsible for both hands-on coding and architecture work.

Requirements:

• 5+ years (10+ preferred) of experience working as a software engineer on storage and distributed systems.
• Experience developing on-premises enterprise software.
• Programming experience and proficiency with Go is ideal, but programming experience in one or more of the following is required: Rust, C, C++, Haskell, Java, Scala, Python, Clojure.
• Ability to analyze, criticize, and improve the design of complex computation systems. 
• Ability to evaluate new components and dependencies keeping in mind long-term maintenance and deployment requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Pragmatic “get it done” attitude and the ability  to provide and receive constructive feedback.
• BSc degree in Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience (though a “traditional” education or degree is NOT required).
• An interest in blockchain technology and cryptography.
• Work with stakeholders to define data reporting requirements.
• Conduct design and code reviews on projects within the Sentinel and data warehousing repositories.
• Support and administration of various columnar and relational databases.
• Collaborate with other data engineers to create a self-service data platform.
• Champion Protocol Labs’ GRC strategy for data governance, risk management, privacy, security, quality, and retention, ensuring compliance with legal and business requirements.