holepunch: Senior Node.js Software Engineer (100% Remote, Worldwide)

Job description

At Holepunch, we are not just developing software; we are redefining the internet's architecture. Our pioneering P2P development platform, built on our open-source technology stack, Pear, eliminates the need for traditional server infrastructure. Pear platform facilitates direct deployment of applications from the developer’s machine to the user, enabling seamless scalability and performance. By leveraging Node.js-based technology akin to BitTorrent, we create robust peer-to-peer connections and data replication systems that set the foundation for a decentralized web.

Learn more about Pear: docs.pears.com

Keet, our flagship P2P communications app, is the first step towards this new era. It exemplifies the potential of P2P technology in everyday applications, from messaging and file sharing to complex collaborative environments, all while maintaining user sovereignty over personal data. 

Learn more about Keet: keet.io

Join Our Mission: Software Engineer - Node (100% Remote)

We are seeking a talented and motivated Node.js Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining our P2P stack and expanding our ecosystem, which includes over 1500 public npm modules and robust, modular codebase.

Job requirements

• Proven experience in Node.js development with production-scale applications.
• Strong competency in writing modular, maintainable code. 
• Experience creating and managing reusable npm modules.
• Solid skillset in testing & debugging.
• Deep interest or experience with P2P technologies or distributed systems.
• Comfort working in a remote, globally distributed team; good communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with native Node.js extensions (C/C++), or binding JS to lower-level code.
• Demonstrated ability to optimize network protocols or systems: latency, throughput, etc.
• Familiarity with advanced networking concepts.
• Past contributions to OSS projects, especially in P2P or decentralized tech.

Why Holepunch?

At Holepunch, you will:

• Work on groundbreaking technology that prioritizes user autonomy and privacy.
• Collaborate with a team of thinkers and innovators dedicated to reshaping the digital landscape.
• Contribute to a future where technology serves humanity, not the other way around.

If you are driven by innovation and eager to build decentralized solutions that challenge the status quo, join Holepunch. Together, we can create a more secure, inclusive, and P2P decentralized future.

Apply now to become a part of our mission to decentralize the web—one application at a time.