Backend Engineer

Pod Network

UK, EU or N. America (Remote), United Kingdom, United Kingdom Remote permanent

Posted: March 20, 2026

Job Description

About the Role:

As a Backend Engineer, you'll collaborate directly with the CTO to architect and build the core infrastructure of Pod. This is a high-impact role where you’ll shape the foundation of a platform designed to push the boundaries of decentralized applications.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and Build: Design and implement critical systems, including consensus mechanisms, transaction reordering processes, and state management.

• Innovate: Address complex challenges in distributed systems and cryptography to enhance scalability and robustness.

• Collaborate: Work closely with the founding team to iterate rapidly based on feedback from our integration partners and other members of the blockchain ecosystem.

• Set Standards: Establish benchmarks, tools, and best practices to ensure the system is efficient, scalable, and developer-friendly.

Qualifications:

• Blockchain Expertise: Strong understanding of blockchain systems, consensus mechanisms, and cryptographic principles.

• Backend Development: Experience building scalable, high-performance systems.

• Programming Skills: Proficiency in Rust. Experience in libraries like alloy and reth is appreciated.

• Adaptability: Ability to dive into new technologies and concepts with ease.

• Team Collaboration: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a small, high-performing team.

• Attention to Detail: Commitment to producing clean, maintainable code and clear documentation.

Why Join Us?

• Renowned Team: Work with some of the brightest minds in blockchain and distributed systems, leveraging the expertise of the Common Prefix team.

• Shape the Future: Play a key role in raising the bar for what weak consensus systems can achieve.

• Ownership: Significant equity to reflect your impact on the company's success.

• Collaborative Environment: Join a talented and ambitious team dedicated to pushing boundaries in blockchain innovation.

• Growth Opportunity: Be a founding member of a company redefining blockchain infrastructure.

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