Join our team at JLINC as an experienced Principal Engineer and play a crucial role in driving the high-level design and architecture across our decentralized data exchange platform.

At JLINC, we are dedicated to creating technologies that enable self-sovereign identity and greater user-data ownership without relying on a centralized ledger. As a fast-paced and rapidly growing startup, your expertise will be invaluable in identifying new applications for our technologies.

What you will do

- Design, develop, and improve open-source, distributed data exchange protocols
- Architect and build full-stack greenfield proof-of-concept demos, often involving multiple apps
- Publish, maintain, and contribute to a suite of npm modules
- Stay current with the latest Web3 technologies to ensure our protocols remain competitive
- Hire, mentor, and guide junior engineers
- Collaborate with industry experts to discover new applications for JLINC technologies

You are an ideal candidate if you

- Possess 5+ years of experience writing professional production code
- Have a total of 5+ years of development experience in JavaScript or another programming language
- Have 3+ years of experience building rich web UIs with React, JavaScript, Angular, Redux, or similar frameworks
- Can read, write, and implement protocol specifications
- Thrive in a small engineering team and enjoy tackling open-ended problems
- Are eager to learn and adapt quickly to new technologies and processes

Bonus qualifications

- Desire to utilize crypto technologies without solely relying on blockchain
- Have experience with:
- Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) and distributed identity
- JSON Web Tokens
- Directed Acyclic Graphs
- OpenID Connect (OIDC)
- Microservices

Company Culture and Values

At JLINC, we are committed to creating a transformative impact in the digital landscape by building innovative solutions that champion user-data ownership and self-sovereign identity. Our core values drive our company culture and shape our everyday work:

Innovation

We are dedicated to continuous improvement, exploring new ideas, and pushing the boundaries of technology to develop cutting-edge solutions for decentralized data exchange and identity management.

Collaboration

Our team of experts collaborates closely to share knowledge and insights, fostering a supportive environment that encourages growth and learning. We also actively engage with industry partners to explore new applications for our technologies.

Transparency

We believe in openness and honesty, both within our team and in the solutions we create. Our commitment to open-source development reflects our dedication to transparency and community-driven progress.

User-centricity

Our primary goal is to empower individuals by giving them greater control over their data and digital identities. We always prioritize user needs and strive to create user-friendly, secure, and privacy-focused solutions.

Integrity

We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards, ensuring that our technologies and practices align with our mission to foster user-data ownership and self-sovereign identity without compromising privacy or security.

By joining JLINC, you will be part of a driven, passionate team working together to shape the future of digital identity and data exchange, creating a more secure, equitable, and user-centric digital world.

Location

This position is full-remote but bonus points if you live near the San Francisco Bay Area.

Principal Engineer - Decentralized Data Exchange Platform