About the Role

Obsidian Systems is seeking a Software Engineer to build distributed applications that enable privacy-preserving, multi-party computation environments. This position combines backend development with smart contract integration, requiring strong functional programming expertise and the ability to reason about complex distributed systems. You'll work directly with clients in a consulting project capacity, translating technical decisions into clear communication.

This role is ideal for engineers who excel at core functional programming, enjoy tackling complex systems problems, and thrive in collaborative, distributed teams. We value solid engineering fundamentals, curiosity, and proven hands-on development experience over specific framework experience.

What You Will Do

Build and maintain backend services using Scala, focusing on correctness, data ownership, and multi-participant coordination
Develop TypeScript services and APIs that interact with blockchain-based applications and smart contracts
Model real-world workflows using smart contract systems alongside service-layer development
Write production-quality code with emphasis on testing, readability, and maintainability
Participate in design discussions and code reviews, driving iterative platform improvements
Engage with clients daily, communicating technical progress, architectural tradeoffs, and engineering decisions with clarity and professionalism
Collaborate in a distributed environment with talented software developers across time zones

Required Qualifications

Minimum 4+ years of software development experience with functional programming languages
Production-level experience in Scala and/or TypeScript (proficiency in one with willingness to learn the other is acceptable)
Experience with Linux, Nix, NixOS, or reproducible build systems
Strong software engineering fundamentals including data modeling, API design, service boundaries, testing, and debugging
Comfort reasoning about complex logic and non-trivial problem spaces
Ability to learn new technologies independently and adapt to evolving requirements
Remote work experience with demonstrated clear written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Have

Experience with distributed systems, event-driven architectures, or workflow engines
Familiarity with DAML, smart contracts, or ledger-based systems
Background in regulated industries or high-reliability system development
Understanding of privacy-preserving computation or multi-party computation concepts

Why Join Obsidian Systems

We believe in giving talented engineers the opportunity to grow into new technical domains. Our team values clear thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and continuous learning. Working on privacy-preserving distributed systems, you'll tackle meaningful technical challenges while growing your expertise in emerging areas like smart contracts and distributed ledger technology.

💰 Compensation not publicly listed. Market estimate for similar roles: from $120K, varying by experience and location.

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