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# Software Engineer, Networking

- **Company:** Anza, Incorporated
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $275,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Profiling, Code Review, Computer Networks, Linux, Distributed Systems, Network Security, Network Protocols, Open Source Technology, Performance Tuning, Blockchain, Systems Architecture, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Optimization Algorithms, Ethereum, Bitcoin
- **Published:** August 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/us/en/find-jobs-in-United-States/-F2F17D80F2DFE5C84C/

## About the Role

* Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience and 3+ years in core infrastructure software and distributed systems
 * Technical Expertise: Proficiency in Rust or C+, with experience in networking protocols and distributed systems; deep understanding of TCP/IP and distributed system principles
 * Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze complex systems and develop effective solutions
 * Security Mindset: Knowledge of common security threats and best practices in network security
 * Performance Optimization: Experience with performance profiling and optimization techniques
 * Collaboration and Communication: Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

 * Familiarity with Linux, systems automation tools, and systems architecture
 * Designing secure protocols and algorithms that minimize trust requirements
 * Active participation in Bitcoin/Ethereum/Blockchain projects or the open-source community is highly desirable

## Description

As a Software Engineer specializing in the networking stack, you will fortify Anza's Agave client and the broader Solana network. Your work will contribute to the efficiency and reliability of our blockchain infrastructure, ensuring seamless communication and data propagation. You will focus on the gossip protocol and block delivery mechanisms, ensuring they are optimized for performance, secure against threats, and scalable for future growth.
Responsibilities

 * Develop and Optimize Networking Protocols: Design, implement, and optimize the gossip and block delivery protocols to enhance the performance of the Solana network
 * Ensure Network Security: Identify and mitigate potential security vulnerabilities within the networking stack
 * Scalability and Performance: Improve network scalability to handle increasing transaction volumes and node participation without compromising performance
 * Testing and Validation: Create and execute comprehensive tests to validate the reliability and efficiency of the networking stack, including stress tests, fault injection, and performance benchmarking
 * Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams, including core protocol engineers, security experts, and infrastructure teams, to ensure seamless integration of networking components
 * Documentation and Code Review: Maintain documentation of networking protocols and conduct peer code reviews to uphold high standards


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