Full-Time Founding Backend Engineer

The Role

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.

Who you are

• 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 

Bonuses

• You have experience with compiler frameworks like LLVM or MLIR.
• You've worked with aspects of low level computer architecture like RISC-V or programmed FGPAs or other custom hardware.
• You have experience with database backends, including experience with query planning or low level query engines.
• You have experience with low-level details of Ethereum.

Why work with us

• 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