Founding Backend Engineer (Architecture)
May 4
🏢 In-office - Manhattan
Description
• We are looking for a founding backend engineer to join a startup using zero-knowledge proofs to scale smart contract applications. You will be responsible for building systems to interface between low-level computer systems like assembly code and databases and ZK proofs. This will involve working with ISAs like RISC-V, compiler frameworks like LLVM, and database backends and connecting them with cutting-edge zero-knowledge proof systems. Your work will require designing secure and efficient systems which remain performant and making design choices to enable rapid development without sacrificing security. • We are looking for someone with strong engineering design skills, the ability to work across the stack, and a security mindset. We also value the ability to make pragmatic technology choices which empower our small team without adding too much overhead.
Requirements
• You are fluent in Rust, C++, or a similarly performant backend language. We work primarily in Rust and Typescript, but prior experience is not mandatory. • You have hands-on experience working with some aspect of computer architecture. • You are extremely detail oriented and have a security mindset • You’ve worked on challenging software projects and have an eye for performance • You’re a clear communicator and value collaboration • You have a strong bias towards action • You have an extremely strong work ethic
Benefits
• As a founding engineer, you’ll be one of the earliest employees with ownership to make key technical/product decisions • You’ll be working on groundbreaking tech that has the potential to be a key piece of infrastructure for the crypto industry • You’ll receive a competitive salary with equity • You will work with and receive mentorship from an exceptional team
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