> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4629314-backend-engineer-unichain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4629314-backend-engineer-unichain). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Backend Engineer - Unichain - **Company:** Crypto Pro Network - **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Blockchain, TypeScript, Cloud Platform System, Grafana, Backend, Web3.js - **Published:** November 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25303_e39bc828bd02474373f7830327e65196 ## About the Role * 5+ years of backend engineering experience with a track record of shipping production systems. * Experience building and operating distributed systems or blockchain infrastructure. * Comfort with ambiguity: you can take an unclear problem, break it down, and deliver results. * Solid understanding of cloud architectures, system design, and debugging at scale. * Experience building systems from scratch (0*1) and iterating on them over time. * Genuine interest in Web3 and staying current with industry best practices., * Rust proficiency * Hands-on experience with the OP Stack or other Optimism-based rollups. * Familiarity with Reth or Kona - this is a significant plus. * Exposure to zero-knowledge (ZK) systems or cryptographic primitives. * Experience with observability tools and time-series monitoring. * Working knowledge of Go or TypeScript. * AWS or equivalent cloud platform experience. * Love for unicorns :) ## Description * Own projects end-to-end: scope requirements, design systems, implement solutions, and monitor them in production. * Write clean, well-tested Rust code and raise the bar through thoughtful code reviews. * Build and maintain infrastructure that keeps Unichain reliable, performant, and available 24/7. * Proactively identify gaps in our systems and propose practical solutions that move us forward. * Participate in on-call rotations to ensure chain stability and rapid incident response. * Work cross-functionally to turn complex, ambiguous problems into clear technical plans.