Blockchain Engineer
Develops secure, scalable blockchain systems, operates large node networks, and optimizes high-throughput performance. Requires CS bachelor's, 5-10 years experience including startups, and kernel/data structures expertise.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Develop a blockchain with high security, scalability and decentralization.
- Operate a network of 1000 nodes and $500M assets in open development.
- Optimize 100M requests per second at $250K monthly operational cost.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in computer science – specializing in kernel, data structures or compilers.
- 5 to 10 years of working experience including 1 year of startup experience.
- 60-hour work week, daily 4-hour overlap with Pacific Time.
- Exceptional communication and people skills.
Skills
Blockchain, Data Structures, Compilers, Kernel Development, Rust, Go, Solidity, Distributed Systems, Cryptography, Zero-Knowledge Proofs
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