Hybrid Senior Software Engineer, Backend – Research and Development

at Eigen Labs

• Job title: Senior Software Engineer, Backend – Research and Development
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $190,000 - $220,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Distributed Systems, Rust, Go
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Seattle, United States

About the role

• Senior Software Engineer leading research in Trusted Execution Environments at Eigen Labs. Building production-grade systems to enhance verifiable computation in blockchain environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead groundbreaking research in Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) - such as Intel TDX - to explore how they can power the next generation of verifiable and trust-minimized offchain systems.
• Design and build production-grade systems that bring blockchain-level verifiability to offchain computation, bridging the gap between secure hardware and decentralized trust.
• Architect, implement, and scale secure, high-performance infrastructure that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in verifiable compute - from prototype to full production deployment.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) such as Intel TDX/SGX including its internal architectures, security models, and limitations.
• Strong computer science fundamentals with experience designing scalable, reliable, and secure distributed systems.
• A passion for tackling ambiguous, complex problems and driving clarity through experimentation, creativity, and technical excellence.
• You’re highly proficient in Rust and Go.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and non-cash compensation (tokens and equity)
• World class benefits package (medical/dental/vision)
• Remote work set up stipend
• Flexible hours and a supportive remote environment
• Flexible time off
• 401(k) retirement plan + company match
• Monthly wellness benefit
• Yearly off-sites
• Paid parental leave