Rust Engineer
Develops low-level systems for a layer-1 blockchain focused on stablecoins and payments using Rust. Requires deep Ethereum ecosystem expertise including EVM, reth, and scalable distributed systems.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Design, develop and ship complex features, indexing on performance and benchmarking
- Own development throughout the entire lifecycle, with a focus on deep collaboration, quick iteration cycles and incorporating stakeholder feedback
Qualifications
- Significant experience building scalable, distributed systems in Rust
- Deep familiarity with the Ethereum ecosystem, particularly the EVM and Execution Layer, as well as reth and consensus mechanisms; hands-on experience working across the entire Ethereum stack is ideal
- Self-motivated and independent, and excited by ambiguity and opportunities to develop concrete solutions to nebulous problems
- Collaborative and an exceptional communicator
Attributes
- High motor
- Razor-sharp thinker with precise command of language
- Concise, evidence-based communicator
- Excellent organizational and logistical skills
- Intense curiosity and open-mindedness
- Scrappiness; willingness to roll up sleeves
- Growth mindset
Skills
Rust, Ethereum, Evm, Reth, Distributed Systems, Consensus Mechanisms
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