Next in our series, we caught up with Beth, Staff Software Engineer, who can be found running around a festival when she isn’t solving technical problems..
Can you tell us about your role at Ledger?
In my role as a Staff Software Engineer at Ledger, my focus is not just solving technical problems but also advising, providing context, and thinking big.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
I’m a big lover of music, so outside of work, I’m mainly finding and discovering new artists, going to concerts, or running around a festival.
What are you currently learning or working on that excites you?
I’m currently creating reusable transactional functions to allow our users to deposit into ERC-4626 standard vaults, which means people can earn rewards from popular stable coins like USDC. It’s always fun learning about new protocols and the ingenious ways that people are extending ERC-20 token functionality!
What makes Ledger different from other places you’ve worked?
Of course being in the web3 industry is very dynamic, but it’s also unique to work with secure hardware. Since the Ledger devices and the ecosystem are both evolving quickly, there are always opportunities to learn.
What has been your development journey since you joined Ledger?
I’ve gained insights into many layers of security, despite mainly working on the front-end. Since the ambition is huge and the challenges can be complex, I’ve also had much practice in the art of tight collaboration, staying flexible and open to adapt, and writing code that you can keep in your head!
What’s the most rewarding project you’ve worked on at Ledger?
The most rewarding project I’ve taken part in has to be when I got to rebuild one of our apps from scratch. The features were known, but I was able to choose the structure and design. That is always a delight!
How would you describe the team culture in three words?
Humour is key
What’s a piece of advice you’d give to someone who is just starting their career?
My advice to someone starting their career would be: Figure out how you learn best, and don’t be afraid to try things, make bold technical decisions, and learn from the consequences.
