Senior backend engineer - Security

At Tenderly, we're not just shaping the future of blockchain technology – we're defining it. As a full-stack Web3 infrastructure platform, we provide multi-network support and a comprehensive ecosystem that covers every aspect of the blockchain journey, from initial encounters to advanced Node solutions and serverless cloud compute functions.

Our mission is crystal clear: to empower developers worldwide to harness the full potential of blockchain technology for creating innovative products. With our robust Web3 infrastructure platform, we've already enabled tens of thousands of developers to work more efficiently with blockchain. We thrive on tackling complex challenges head-on, crafting solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible in the blockchain world. From developing bespoke Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) implementations to designing proprietary storage layers optimized for our advanced blockchain node solutions, our team is at the forefront of industry innovation.

About the role

Want to shape the future of blockchain security? As a Senior Distributed Systems Engineer on Tenderly’s Security team, you’ll be at the forefront of building innovative security products that safeguard the most critical protocols in Web3. You’ll design and scale the backbone of our infrastructure, leveraging cutting-edge tech to develop tools that protect users and push the boundaries of blockchain security. Ready to make an impact? Let’s build the future of secure Web3 together.

What you’ll do

Build High-Performance Systems

- Design and scale multi-region backend services that power millions of users in real time.

- Optimize performance to handle hundreds of thousands of requests per second and process terabytes of data without breaking a sweat.

- Master trade-offs between consistency, availability, and low latency to deliver millisecond response times.

Engineer for Scale & Reliability

- Build resilient data pipelines with banking-level constraints—consistent, ordered, and processed exactly once

- Develop real-time streaming solutions with minimal latency, tackling tail latency to deliver a seamless user experience.

Push Boundaries and Drive Innovation

- Explore EVM and Solidity to analyze malicious code patterns and build cutting-edge detection and prevention solutions.

- Own high-impact projects, such as analyzing terabytes of data in parallel to extract enhanced address and transaction intelligence

What we offer

• Stock Options - Join the ride! Own a piece of our journey with stock options for everyone.
• Transparent compensation -No secrets here. Enjoy fair, equal, and transparent salaries.
• Annual bonus - Performance-based bonus amounting up to 20% of employee's annual base salary paid out twice a year based on KPIs.
• Fully covered parental leave - Welcome your little one with fully paid parental leave.
• Tech Gear - MacBook, monitor, and the accessories you love—your setup, your way.
• Flexible, no less-than vacation - We know that unlimited vacation policies usually have the opposite effect, so we have a minimum of 21.5 days to be used in 12 month timeframe.
• Flexible Hours - Work when you work best. Collaboration is key.
• Health Insurance - Keep yourself and your family healthy with our comprehensive coverage.
• Continuous Learning - Elevate your skills with regular trainings and a professional development budget. We invest in your growth.

Why Tenderly?

Join us at Tenderly, where our values are not just words on a page but the driving force behind our innovative journey.

Fanatic Drive

We're passionately driven to solve our users' problems, tackling challenges with intensity and speed. Our work is our obsession, and we thrive on the fast-paced world of Web3.

Underdog Mentality

We love defying the odds, rejecting the status quo, and achieving the impossible. We're on a mission to revolutionize blockchain technology, constantly pushing boundaries.

Inward Responsibility

We hold ourselves accountable, always striving to improve. We embrace feedback, knowing it drives personal growth and collective success.

Intentional Collaboration

Our success relies on individual contributions and mutual support. We share ideas openly, trust each other completely, and continuously push each other to excel.

Tenderly Transparency™️

We believe in open, honest communication. We share knowledge and opinions freely, fostering a culture of accountability and trust.

Tenderly is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.