GigaStar
Senior Software Engineer
GigaStar, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Senior Software Engineer
FT Remote - Chicago Area Candidates Preferred
U.S. work authorization required - No Visa sponsorship
GigaStar's mission is to fuel human creativity by empowering Creators and Fans to grow as partners in a shared journey. We are a multinational team of dedicated media, blockchain, and product design experts with a successful entrepreneurial track record. Inspired by Creators, we are democratizing the Creator Economy to help Creators finance their ambitions, partner with fans, and do what they love.
We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced, and motivated Software Engineer to join our dynamic and innovative team. You will be responsible for building robust, scalable, and performant systems and components for our primary market, secondary market, and internal systems. Your expertise in back-end development and strong understanding of modern software engineering principles will play a vital role in shaping our product offerings.
The Software Engineer will be instrumental in leading critical development with an emphasis on the back-end, collaborating with Product, and other stakeholders in developing the systems and features to power the growth of GigaStar, including launching the Secondary Market, where our investors will be able to trade their Revenue Share Tokens via the soon to be launched GigaStar ATS. Reporting directly to the CTO, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact as part of a lean, talented, and highly motivated team, with direct access to the Chief Architect, CTO and the rest of our highly-experienced team.
Responsibilities
Build robust, scalable, and performant systems and components using Golang, JavaScript, TypeScript, and related technologiesGather and refine requirements, design, implement, test, release system features with a focus on engineering velocity, ensuring correctness, scalability, and safetyWrite high-quality, scalable, and reusable code, and implement unit and integration testsDebug errors, troubleshoot issues, and perform routine performance optimizationsConduct code reviews and provide leadership in areas of back-end developmentStay plugged into emerging technologies and industry trendsFollow industry best practices and continuously learnRequirements
4+ years of software engineering experienceDeep experience with Golang, or other high-level languages like Java or C++Experience with JavaScript, Typescript, or similarFamiliarity with key components of the tech stack, including databases (e.g., Postgres, MongoDB), containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud services (e.g., AWS).Experience with tools and technologies such as GraphQL, REST, Apollo Studio, Compass, or similarProficiency in version control systems like Git and familiarity with development tools such as JIRAProven track record of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities and requirements.Bonus
Intellectually curious about financial markets, Defi and Web3, innovations, and disruptive business ideasExperience in finance or Web3Located in the Chicago, Illinois areaWhy Join Our Team?
By working remotely as a member of the diverse, global GigaStar team, you will perform at the crossroads of the disruptive Creator Economy and Web3 worlds on a first-of-its-kind technology, collaborating with a passionate team of entrepreneurial experts while enjoying competitive compensation and a flexible PTO policy.
Excellent compensation and Generous stock optionsBenefits package including paid parental leave, vacation & holidays, wellness stipend, and tuition reimbursementEquipment to set up your work-from-home officeDiverse and multicultural work environmentEngaged team culture with team-wide activities and virtual happy hours
FT Remote - Chicago Area Candidates Preferred
U.S. work authorization required - No Visa sponsorship
GigaStar's mission is to fuel human creativity by empowering Creators and Fans to grow as partners in a shared journey. We are a multinational team of dedicated media, blockchain, and product design experts with a successful entrepreneurial track record. Inspired by Creators, we are democratizing the Creator Economy to help Creators finance their ambitions, partner with fans, and do what they love.
We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced, and motivated Software Engineer to join our dynamic and innovative team. You will be responsible for building robust, scalable, and performant systems and components for our primary market, secondary market, and internal systems. Your expertise in back-end development and strong understanding of modern software engineering principles will play a vital role in shaping our product offerings.
The Software Engineer will be instrumental in leading critical development with an emphasis on the back-end, collaborating with Product, and other stakeholders in developing the systems and features to power the growth of GigaStar, including launching the Secondary Market, where our investors will be able to trade their Revenue Share Tokens via the soon to be launched GigaStar ATS. Reporting directly to the CTO, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact as part of a lean, talented, and highly motivated team, with direct access to the Chief Architect, CTO and the rest of our highly-experienced team.
Responsibilities
Build robust, scalable, and performant systems and components using Golang, JavaScript, TypeScript, and related technologiesGather and refine requirements, design, implement, test, release system features with a focus on engineering velocity, ensuring correctness, scalability, and safetyWrite high-quality, scalable, and reusable code, and implement unit and integration testsDebug errors, troubleshoot issues, and perform routine performance optimizationsConduct code reviews and provide leadership in areas of back-end developmentStay plugged into emerging technologies and industry trendsFollow industry best practices and continuously learnRequirements
4+ years of software engineering experienceDeep experience with Golang, or other high-level languages like Java or C++Experience with JavaScript, Typescript, or similarFamiliarity with key components of the tech stack, including databases (e.g., Postgres, MongoDB), containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud services (e.g., AWS).Experience with tools and technologies such as GraphQL, REST, Apollo Studio, Compass, or similarProficiency in version control systems like Git and familiarity with development tools such as JIRAProven track record of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities and requirements.Bonus
Intellectually curious about financial markets, Defi and Web3, innovations, and disruptive business ideasExperience in finance or Web3Located in the Chicago, Illinois areaWhy Join Our Team?
By working remotely as a member of the diverse, global GigaStar team, you will perform at the crossroads of the disruptive Creator Economy and Web3 worlds on a first-of-its-kind technology, collaborating with a passionate team of entrepreneurial experts while enjoying competitive compensation and a flexible PTO policy.
Excellent compensation and Generous stock optionsBenefits package including paid parental leave, vacation & holidays, wellness stipend, and tuition reimbursementEquipment to set up your work-from-home officeDiverse and multicultural work environmentEngaged team culture with team-wide activities and virtual happy hours