Front End Engineer Full Time (Remote)

Axelar is the universal interoperability protocol and infrastructure connecting all blockchain ecosystems, applications, assets, and users.  Axelar network consists of a protocol suite, tools, and APIs, designed to break down the barriers to cross-chain communication. Powered by a decentralized open network of validators; anyone can join the network, use it and build on it. The Axelar network makes cross-chain communication as simple as using http(s) protocols on the web. Platform developers can plug-in their blockchains to other ecosystems, and application builders and users can leverage a simple protocol and API to access global liquidity and communicate with the entire ecosystem.

The Team 

The Axelar team has deep roots in distributed systems, consensus, and cryptography.

The venture is backed by Polychain, Dragonfly Capital, Coinbase, Binance X, DCVC, and others. It was founded by Sergey Gorbunov (PhD MIT) and Georgios Vlachos (MSc MIT), who previously worked together on the founding team at Algorand.

What you will be doing 

• You will join a team of ambitious builders dedicated to building the interoperability between the different blockchain ecosystems.
• Improve existing features and build new features for a web-based application, building efficient components
• Architect reliable, performant, and scalable solutions whilst optimising user experience
• Collaborate with the users to identify usability issues to proactively come up with solutions and fix them

What you will need

• React & Web3JS (or EthersJS) experience or projects
• Experience with Typescript and/or GraphQL
• The understanding of the architecture of smart contracts along with Web3 in general
• Strong mathematical understanding on an abstract level

About you

• You have a strong sense of ownership, with the ability to lead and share knowledge to reach solutions as well as the keenness to learn
• You’re open to collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, flourishing in a distributed environment
• You enjoy being hands on, being a self starter that thrives well in ambiguity
• A problem solver at heart that can envision successful outcomes
• You have a creative flair, always seizing an opportunity to to do things differently
• Understand how to use blockchains / DeFi as a user

What’s in it for you 

• Autonomous, distributed environment with the opportunity to work collaboratively in a diverse team across the world
• The scope to contribute to high impact work and really make a difference in a decentralized protocol
• Chance to really challenge yourself whilst learning heaps of stuff in the process
• Unlimited time off throughout the year to rest and recharge
• Competitive compensation with stock options, experiencing growth from the initial phase