Senior Software Engineer

Overclock Labs, creators of Akash Network

. Build and maintain core Go features across the Akash node and provider daemon .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong expertise in Go programming, Kubernetes management, and systems design, with a focus on developing and maintaining backend APIs and complex services. Proficient in writing technical documentation and applying best practices in coding, testing, and deployment within an open-source environment.

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Go ProgrammingKubernetes ManagementSystems DesignBackend API DevelopmentTest-Driven Development

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Hard Skills

Go ProgrammingKubernetesSystems DesignBackend API DevelopmentTest-Driven DevelopmentCryptographyGRPCProtobufTechnical DocumentationWorkload Orchestration

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-SolvingPragmatic Approach

Tools & Technologies

Akash NodeAkash Provider DaemonGit Workflow

Industry Keywords

Distributed ComputingIdentity ManagementAccess ManagementNetwork UpgradesClosed-Source Products

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GRPCKubernetesNode.jsOpen SourceGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain core Go features across the Akash node and provider daemon
Design, test, and ship network upgrades, validating behavior on testnet before mainnet rollout
Diagnose and resolve provider-side Kubernetes issues involving gateways, networking, and workload orchestration
Maintain gRPC and protobuf API definitions and shared code generation
Cut, sign, and release provider and node software
Write feature specifications and technical documentation
Contribute to closed-source products including AkashML and Akash Homenode
Consider attack vectors, failure handling, and other non-functional requirements
Raise engineering standards through coding, testing, and deployment best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong, current experience writing Go in production
Hands-on Kubernetes experience, including debugging real workloads, networking, and cluster issues
Expert knowledge of systems design concepts and distributed computing
Keen eye for modeling scenarios in reproducible test environments
Experience with cryptography, key/certificate management, identity, and access management
Experience with test-driven development and testing frameworks
Experience developing backend APIs and complex services
Ability to write clear technical documentation for engineers and provider operators
Pragmatic approach to developing clean solutions to complex problems
Proven ability to work in an open source Git workflow
Ability to stay communicative while working remotely and asynchronously

Benefits

Comp & perks

Stock options available
Remote-first, distributed team
Career growth opportunities