We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Rust Blockchain Engineer to join our team. As a Senior Rust Blockchain Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing blockchain protocols and systems, contributing to the development of innovative blockchain solutions, and ensuring the robustness and scalability of our blockchain infrastructure. Our international team operates in a dynamic and innovative environment, leveraging technical expertise and experience to develop cutting-edge blockchain technology. By joining us, you will become part of a highly motivated team of technical experts who value openness, pragmatism, and ownership. Together, we tackle challenging problems in software engineering, systems design, cryptography, and computing.The ideal candidate will possess extensive hands-on experience and senior-level expertise in Rust, specifically applied to blockchain technology, with a strong emphasis on Substrate. You have both the talent and the drive to tackle today's most critical challenges with innovative solutions. Join us in pioneering groundbreaking technology, changing the world, and making a lasting contribution to the greater crypto and blockchain community.
What You'll Own
Foundational design decisions related to core blockchain infrastructure components.
Process surrounding development, testing, and optimization of those components for performance, reliability, security, and scalability.
Assume technical responsibility for novel systems while identifying areas for innovative research and development.
Help shape the future of the company where you will be intimately involved in the strategic decision-making process and immediately see the impact of your contributions.
Attend conferences and find opportunities in the on-chain ecosystem.
Skills and Qualifications
Degree in Computer Science, or other IT disciplines, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of hands-on Software Development experience using Rust as a programming language.
Prior experience working on a layer-one (L1) blockchain network.
Knowledge of the most common design patterns and a strong attention to the design of software architectures.
Be passionate about secure, fast, well-tested and documented code.
Experience in technical writing and documentation.
Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Enjoy guiding more junior developers and sharing your expertise.
Work gracefully with cross-functional teams within engineering, marketing, and other support teams to provide the best-in-class solutions.
Autonomous, self-motivated, and low ego.
Preferred Qualifications
Theoretical and practical experience in using Rust and/or Substrate for building L1 blockchains / relay chains / parachains.
Theoretical and practical experience in blockchain-based systems (dApps, rollups, etc.), with a particular focus on Ethereum and/or other EVM-based solutions.
Understanding of Zero Knowledge Cryptography, and Cryptography in general, and its application to blockchains.
In compliance with New York City's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position should the applicant be based in NYC is USD 170,000 to USD 195,000 . The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position should it be based in NYC. Our salary ranges are determined by numerous factors, including, but not limited to, role, level, experience, and location.
#J-18808-Ljbffr