Blockchain Engineer

Gala

Gala is creating entertainment that empowers on the blockchain. Across our family of brands, including Games, Music, Film, Blockchain and VOX, we're empowering creators and fans to build the future of entertainment.

Powered by talent from around the globe, we believe in making bold moves to create products that have never been seen in the marketplace. Gala was founded by Eric Schiermeyer (gaming legend and co-founder of Zynga) and ever since Gala has grown to be a leader in Web3 entertainment.

Under the Gala brand, we have a growing roster of reputable partners across Gaming and Entertainment, including DreamWorks, AMC, and NBCU. Plus, legendary game developers Peter Molyneux and Will Wright and music greats like Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Kings of Leon, and BT.

Our values are based on openness and ownership and the ability to deliver games, experiences, and opportunities to people worldwide. We are breaking down barriers to bring our communities joy, entertainment, and real-world value.

At Gala, we work with flexibility; we have a great time with our colleagues and love getting things done. While working here, you'll imagine and create new and exciting things for the world to enjoy. Your talents and efforts will improve our audiences' lives in the real world.

And this is just the beginning…

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Blockchain Engineer specializing in Hyperledger Fabric to join our cutting-edge blockchain development team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Hyperledger Fabric's architecture, transaction flow, and chaincode development, coupled with a passion for pushing the boundaries of blockchain technology.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and optimize complex blockchain solutions using Hyperledger Fabric.
• Manage the process of adding new organizations to existing Fabric networks.
• Deploy and maintain Hyperledger Fabric networks on Kubernetes.
• Establish and maintain CI/CD workflows for Fabric projects using AWS.
• Develop high-performance, secure, and scalable chaincode.
• Optimize transaction flow and network performance.
• Implement advanced security measures and access control mechanisms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architecture and best practices.

Qualifications

• Hyperledger Fabric architecture and components.
• Advanced knowledge of Fabric transaction flow, including endorsement, ordering, and validation phases.
• Expertise in writing efficient and secure chaincode using Go or JavaScript.
• Proficiency in optimizing chaincode performance and ensuring determinism.
• Experience with goleveldb and complex query optimization.
• Strong understanding of Fabric's identity and access management systems.
• Familiarity with Fabric's private data collections and channels.
• Expertise in container orchestration using Kubernetes.
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools and cloud platforms, particularly AWS.
• Terraform
• Flux CI/CD

Extra Credits

• Specialized experience working with NFTs and/or play-to-earn gaming 
• Love of games and desire to work for a company that is building a best in class L1 blockchain
• Successful experience working remotely on a full-time basis. 

Gala is an equal-opportunity employer and adopts a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all current and prospective employees regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse workforce because, in our view, diversity enables better business outcomes. We also believe that a more inclusive workplace, where people of different backgrounds work together, ensures better outcomes for all staff. From application to interview, we place inclusion at the heart of all we do.

Remote-first, people-first.
We’re a distributed team built on trust, flexibility, and outcomes.

• Remote-first work. Thrive from wherever you do your best work in the U.S.
• Health coverage (U.S.). 100% employer-paid premiums for employee Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Optional pet insurance.
• Unlimited PTO. Take the time you need to rest and recharge.
• Paid Parental Leave. Support for growing families.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Confidential counseling and resources.
• …and much more.

Benefits shown apply to U.S.-based, full-time employees and may vary by location and role. All offerings are governed by the applicable plan documents and company policies.

If you have the experience, passion, and drive to join our team, then please submit a resume by clicking the apply button below.

Our Recruiting Team and Hiring Managers carefully review all applications. If your qualifications align with the role, we’ll reach out to discuss next steps. Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

We value authentic and ethical communication. Unless we specifically request it, candidates may not use AI tools to generate or assist with interview responses. Our team uses AI responsibly to enhance, not replace, human connection throughout the hiring process.

Gala does not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. We will not consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including, and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies. Gala will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. We kindly ask that external recruitment agencies or third-party vendors refrain from contacting any managers or senior leadership directly regarding job postings or potential candidate submissions.