QA Engineer (Core R&D)
Gatewayfm
Estimated Salary: $68K-$112K
Location: Remote
Remote | Full-time
About Us
At
Gateway.fm
, we’re building the future of decentralized infrastructure. As a leader in Web3, we develop scalable blockchain solutions supporting Ethereum scaling technologies like
zkEVM
and
optimistic rollups
. Our infrastructure secures over
$1 billion
in digital assets and empowers institutional clients to stake in a
non-custodial
and scalable way.
We're also the team behind
Stakeway
, a high-performance platform transforming the staking ecosystem. With a globally distributed and mission-driven team, we’re united by a shared vision:
unlocking the full potential of decentralized technologies.
The Role
We’re looking for a
QA Engineer
to join our core engineering team and help ensure the
reliability, scalability, and performance
of our blockchain infrastructure. You’ll play a key role in designing, executing, and automating tests for blockchain nodes (
Erigon
),
JSON-RPC APIs
, and
CDK-based infrastructure
.
What You’ll Do
Design, write, and maintain test plans and cases for
Erigon
(Ethereum node) deployments
Build and extend
automated tests
for APIs, infrastructure, and blockchain components
Perform
manual and exploratory testing
of new features, deployments, and updates
Conduct
load and performance testing
using tools like
k6
and
polycli
Test and validate
JSON-RPC interactions
and behaviors
Collaborate closely with developers to identify and troubleshoot issues early in the development cycle
Help optimize and scale testing practices as our infrastructure evolves
Tools You’ll Work With
k6
(Load testing)
polycli
(Blockchain API testing)
Kurtosis
(End-to-end environment testing)
Hive
(Ethereum testing framework) –
nice to have
What We’re Looking For
5+ years of experience in
QA Engineering
, covering both manual and automation testing
Proven experience testing
backend services
,
APIs
, and
infrastructure systems
Familiarity with
blockchain technology
— Erigon experience is a major plus
Strong background in
load and performance testing
Deep understanding of
API testing methodologies
and tools (e.g., Postman, Newman)
Scripting skills (Python, JavaScript, or similar) for automation and tooling
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working independently in a
fully remote, fast-paced environment
Bonus Points
Experience with
AWS CDK
or similar cloud development tools
Hands-on experience testing
Ethereum clients
and
JSON-RPC interfaces
Familiarity with
CI/CD pipelines
and integrating automated tests
Why Join Gateway.fm?
Work on
real blockchain infrastructure
powering live production systems
Fully remote and
flexible work setup
Flat and fast-moving team — your work will have a
visible impact
Opportunity to
shape QA processes and tooling
from the ground up
If you’re excited about high-impact engineering, decentralized infrastructure, and a culture of ownership — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us build the backbone of Web3.