Alpen Labs hiring Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) • Remote (Work from Home) | Himalayas
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Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Alpen Labs is a financial infrastructure company building a scalable and programmable Bitcoin ecosystem using zero-knowledge cryptography to expand global financial access.

Alpen Labs

Employee count: 11-50

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About Alpen Labs

Alpen Labs is a New York-based startup founded in 2022 by four MIT alumni. Our mission is to build universal rails for money by creating a scalable, private and programmable Bitcoin ecosystem. We're achieving this through cutting-edge innovations in zero-knowledge cryptography and offchain solutions, without compromising Bitcoin's fundamental principles.

This endeavor is not just about technological advancement but a step towards a more resilient, free, and prosperous global society. Our current team consists of engineers and researchers from companies like Blockstream Research, Palantir, and Nethermind. We invite passionate individuals to join us in navigating this complex, yet rewarding journey towards redefining financial sovereignty.

As an SDET, you will play a crucial role in our Agile team, enhancing testing strategies and driving a quality-first mindset across the organization. Your expertise in testing tools, automation, and CI/CD pipelines will contribute to delivering high-quality software.

What you will be doing:

  • Develop and maintain a system test framework.
  • Collaborate with test architects, developers, and product teams to define test requirements and ensure alignment with system features.
  • Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines to streamline release cycles.
  • Manage and maintain hardware test walls and test environments, ensuring they accurately simulate real-world conditions.
  • Conduct backend/API and UI testing, developing and executing test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
  • Troubleshoot Kubernetes environments, documenting and reporting issues with detailed replication steps.
  • Perform exploratory testing to uncover edge cases, usability concerns, and potential risks.
  • Work with Product Owners and users to execute user tests and validate functionality.
  • Modify and enhance existing code to support evolving project requirements.
  • Engage in code reviews, providing and receiving feedback to improve software quality.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, including API references, test plans, and user guides.
  • Advocate for software quality across the organization, ensuring that product releases meet high standards.
  • Adapt to the fast-paced and dynamic environment of a startup, taking on new challenges as they arise.

What we are looking for:

  • Strong software engineering background with experience in test automation.
  • Proven track record as a Testing Engineer or SDET.
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, and cloud environments.
  • Exposure to blockchain technology is a plus.
  • QA experience is preferred.

What we offer:

What we extend to our new hires is an invitation to actively contribute to the evolution of cutting-edge technologies within the blockchain space. This presents a unique opportunity to innovate and devise creative solutions for complex engineering challenges. To support your journey, we commit to providing all the resources necessary for your learning, growth, and productivity.

Moreover, our compensation package is designed to mirror the passion, dedication, and hard work you invest in your role. We recognize and appreciate your contributions by aligning your exceptional commitment with generous compensation.

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About Alpen Labs

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Alpen Labs is a technology company at the forefront of advancing Bitcoin's capabilities through the integration of zero-knowledge (ZK) cryptography. Founded in 2022 by a team of MIT alumni, the firm is dedicated to building infrastructure that enhances Bitcoin's scalability, programmability, and privacy without compromising its core principles of decentralization and security. The company's mission is to establish universal rails for money by creating a robust and efficient ecosystem on top of the world's most trusted digital asset. By developing a modular rollup layer on Bitcoin, Alpen Labs aims to anchor applications to Bitcoin's secure foundation, thereby unlocking its vast potential for a new wave of decentralized finance (DeFi) and other on-chain applications. This initiative is designed to tap into Bitcoin's native assets and foster a more inclusive and accessible global financial system.

The company's vision encompasses a programmable, scalable Layer 2 ecosystem on Bitcoin, which it believes is the ideal environment for the future of on-chain finance. This includes a wide range of applications from payments and lending to custody, stablecoins, and other yet-to-be-imagined use cases. Alpen Labs is actively developing 'Strata,' a Bitcoin ZK Rollup, with a mainnet launch planned for 2025. This platform is intended to be open, introducing easy and scalable self-custody while facilitating broader use of Bitcoin. The company has successfully emerged from stealth with significant funding from prominent investors, underscoring the industry's confidence in its approach. The team, composed of experienced cryptographers, engineers, and researchers from leading technology firms, is focused on solving complex engineering challenges to redefine financial sovereignty and expand individual agency in the digital economy. Through its innovative work, Alpen Labs is paving the way for a more dynamic, efficient, and secure financial future built on the Bitcoin network.

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We commit to providing all the resources necessary for your learning, growth, and productivity.

Competitive Compensation

Our compensation package is designed to mirror the passion, dedication, and hard work you invest in your role. We recognize and appreciate your contributions by aligning your exceptional commitment with generous compensation.

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