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About Unto Labs
Unto Labs is a team of low-level engineers pushing distributed systems to the physical limits of modern hardware. We are building the next generation of Layer 1 blockchain technology and the consumer applications that will bring it to millions of people worldwide.
About the Role
We are hiring a Software Engineer - Developer Tooling to invent, prototype, and launch world class developer tooling and applications in a fast-paced environment. You will build and maintain developer facing SDKs as well as full-stack mobile and web experiences with TypeScript, React, and React Native.
If you are passionate about developing tooling and infrastructure, and iterate quickly you'll be a great fit. If you live and breathe crypto, love rapid experimentation, and want to change how mainstream users interact with digital assets, even better.
ResponsibilitiesEnd-to-end developer-facing product ownership: Design, build, and ship developer tooling and crypto applications for Web, iOS, Android, and web using React, React Native, and gRPC.
Rapid prototyping: Assist developers and external partners in ideating and validating their concepts.
Innovate in DeFi: Implement wallets, swaps, staking, lending, collectibles, and on-chain gaming flows with smooth UX and strong security guarantees.
Collaboration: Work closely with protocol, design, and marketing teams to align releases with network upgrades and ecosystem campaigns
Must-Haves
4+ years building developer facing tooling consumed by web and mobile developers.
Expert-level TypeScript, React, and React Native experience.
Strong sense of developer empathy, usability, and performance on resource-constrained devices.
Clear communication and a bias for ownership and measurable impact.
Nice-to-Haves
A personal habit of using crypto daily and staying current with ecosystem trends
Swift or Kotlin proficiency for native modules or performance work
Familiarity with smart-contract development, systems programming, and cryptography
Prior work in gaming, social, or creator tools that intersect with Web3
Pioneer consumer crypto, payments, & DeFi use cases that define how the next billion users interact with on-chain financial services
World-class peers from high-frequency trading, systems research, and blockchain R&D
Cutting-edge resources including device labs, user-testing budgets, and conference access
Competitive salary with significant equity upside
Flexible work environment and unlimited vacation
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
Hardware and development tool stipend
Annual learning and conference budget
Unto Labs San Francisco, California, USA Office
2261 Market St, STE 86179, San Francisco, California, United States, 94114
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