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title: 'Senior Software Engineer - Go at Quicknode'
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# Senior Software Engineer - Go at Quicknode

- **Company:** Quicknode
- **Location:** United States
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-09-21
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-22
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/quicknode/f5d45c23-66d6-47bf-950c-d1ee1b3965da

## Job description

Quicknode is a cloud-based infrastructure company that powers the blockchain ecosystem. Our mission is to be the indispensable utility that empowers companies and innovators globally to build next-generation, Web3 enabled businesses & applications using blockchain technology. Quicknode is backed by some of the world's best investors including Tiger Global, Y Combinator, SoftBank, and the Seven Seven Six Fund. The Quicknode team has over 110 people maintaining high performance global data infrastructure for amazing customers serving billions of requests daily. We are a global remote company with offices in Fort Lauderdale, FL and Lisbon, Portugal.

## The Role

As a Senior Go Engineer on the RPC Platform team at Quicknode, you will design, build, and scale the critical infrastructure that powers high-performance blockchain RPC services used by developers and enterprises globally. This role operates at the intersection of distributed systems, Web3 infrastructure, and developer experience, requiring deep technical ownership and a strong bias toward execution.

## What You’ll Do

- Design, build, and optimize high-throughput, low-latency backend services in Go.
- Architect distributed systems.
- Own end-to-end delivery from design through production.
- Improve uptime and reduce latency across services.
- Collaborate with Product, Infrastructure, and DevEx teams.
- Debug and resolve complex production issues.
- Drive engineering standards and best practices.

## What You’ll Bring

- 6–10 years of experience building and operating backend or distributed systems in high-scale production environments, aligning with P4 expectations.
- Strong proficiency in Go, with a demonstrated ability to quickly adopt new languages and frameworks as needed.
- Deep experience designing and operating distributed systems, databases, and streaming architectures.
- Proven track record of delivering scalable, reliable systems with measurable impact on performance, availability, and developer experience.
- Experience working with Web3, blockchain infrastructure, or high-throughput API platforms, including familiarity with RPC services, node infrastructure, or data streaming pipelines.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to debug complex, cross-system issues in production environments.
- Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously, prioritize effectively, and deliver outcomes in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
- Excellent communication skills with experience collaborating across engineering, product, and customer-facing teams.

The Quicknode compensation philosophy includes pillars to ensure fair and unbiased compensation for all employees. To design and deliver total reward offerings that are employee-centric. To offer a competitive benefit package in all locations where we operate. To prioritize attracting and retaining the best talent globally. To maintain a high-performing and flexible way of working. During the hiring process, we are committed to discussing compensation openly and honestly. We encourage candidates to share their salary expectations and requirements early, allowing for an individualized discussion. We know that our total rewards practices impact the lives and wellbeing of our employees. Therefore, we will never stop learning about the market, our business, your needs, and how best to achieve our goals through thoughtful and data-driven practices. If you have any questions or require further information about the compensation for this position, please don't hesitate to reach out to your Recruiter. We at Quicknode are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

## About Quicknode

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Quicknode provides high-performance, enterprise-grade blockchain infrastructure (RPC endpoints, data streaming, and APIs) for developers and businesses to build and scale onchain applications without operating their own nodes.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series B)
- **Headquarters**: Miami, United States
- **Founded**: 2017
- **Founders**: Dmitry Shklovsky, Manuel Kreutz, Alex Nabutovsky

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Blockchain Infrastructure, Web3 Services, Cloud Computing
- Target customers: B2B - Developers, fintechs, DeFi protocols, gaming studios, wallets, Layer 1s, Fortune 100 enterprises, and AI agents.
- Mission or purpose statement: "To empower the builders of the onchain Internet with world-class, enterprise-grade infrastructure."

## Products & Services
- **RPC Infrastructure (Core API)**: Globally distributed, low-latency blockchain access across 80+ chains and 130+ networks, offering full and archive data. It handles 500B+ requests monthly with an average response time of 83ms (2.5x faster than competitors). [quicknode.com](https://www.quicknode.com/)
- **Real-Time Data (Streams, Webhooks, Backfills)**: Stream live blockchain events and replay history on demand with built-in reorg handling, transformations, and guaranteed delivery across 90+ networks. [quicknode.com](https://www.quicknode.com/streams)
- **Platform & Marketplace (One-Click Integrations)**: Activate trading, DeFi, security, compliance, and indexed data products from an existing endpoint. [quicknode.com](https://www.quicknode.com/trading)
- **Enterprise (Dedicated Clusters)**: Private, isolated infrastructure with predictable performance, uptime SLAs, Prometheus Exporter support, and 14-day log retention. SOC 1, SOC 2 Type 2, and ISO 27001 certified. [quicknode.com](https://www.quicknode.com/clusters)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding of $102.0M across 9 rounds. Series A ($35M, led by Tiger Global, 2022) and Series B ($60M, led by 50T, 2023). Seed round led by 776 and SoftBank. [quicknode.com](https://www.quicknode.com/about)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Tiger Global, 50T, SoftBank, 776, Y Combinator (W21), LG Technology Ventures.
- **Growth Signals**: Achieved 99.99% uptime and 25,000 sustained RPS (50,000 burst). Launched a $65 million accelerator program called "RollOut." Employs 93 people across 16 countries. Trusted by top wallets, Layer 1s, and Fortune 100 enterprises. [quicknode.com](https://www.quicknode.com/about), [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/quicknode)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Performance & Reliability**: 2.5x faster than competitors (83ms avg response time), 99.99% uptime, and SOC 1/2 & ISO 27001 certifications.
- **Multi-Chain Breadth**: Supports 80+ chains and 130+ networks from a single account, making it a one-stop infrastructure provider.
- **Developer Experience**: Offers a marketplace with one-click integrations, streaming, and AI agent-native tools (x402 / MPP), reducing friction for builders.
- **Enterprise-Grade Security**: Audited against top security standards, with dedicated clusters for high-stakes clients.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scaling the Onchain Internet**: Expanding global footprint and infrastructure capacity to support the next wave of blockchain adoption, including AI agents and high-performance chains like Solana.
- **Accelerator Program ("RollOut")**: A $65M initiative to fuel growth of new blockchain projects and attract top builders to the ecosystem.
- **AI & Blockchain Convergence**: Developing agent-native tools and autonomous endpoint provisioning to serve the growing AI-blockchain intersection. [quicknode.com](https://www.quicknode.com/agents)

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values-driven environment emphasizing "Pioneer to Win" (boldness, curiosity), "High-Performance Ownership" (accountability), "Speed Matters," "Customer Excellence," and "Earn Trust." [quicknode.com](https://www.quicknode.com/careers)
- **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Remote-first company with "Work from anywhere" flexibility, allowing employees to create their ideal work-life balance regardless of location. [quicknode.com](https://www.quicknode.com/careers)
- **Notable Perks**: Competitive compensation, stock options, flexible time off, health and wellness benefits, learning & development opportunities, and global offsites. [quicknode.com](https://www.quicknode.com/careers)
- **Engineering Culture**: Focus on cutting-edge tools, high-performance systems, and building the backbone of Web3. The team brings 50+ years of combined experience in datacenters, high-speed networks, and distributed systems. [quicknode.com](https://www.quicknode.com/about)
- **Employee Sentiment**: 3.8/5.0 rating on LinkedIn (11 reviews), with high marks for Compensation (4.2) and Work-Life Balance (4.0). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/quicknode)

## Sources
1. [quicknode.com](https://www.quicknode.com/)
2. [quicknode.com](https://www.quicknode.com/about)
3. [quicknode.com](https://www.quicknode.com/careers)
4. [jobs.ashbyhq.com](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/quicknode)
5. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/quicknode)

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