Distributed Systems Engineer

Axiom, Inc. • New York, NY

42d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a distributed systems engineer to join a startup using zero-knowledge proofs to scale smart contract applications. You will be responsible for building Rust-based rollup nodes and sequencers to deliver zero-knowledge proof based products on-chain. Your work will require designing secure and efficient systems and making design choices to enable rapid development without sacrificing security. We are looking for someone with strong engineering design skills, a security mindset, and the ability to design and implement blockchain protocols. We also value the ability to make pragmatic technology choices which empower our small team.

Requirements

• You are fluent in Rust, C++, or a similarly performant backend language. We work primarily in Rust.
• You have experience deploying and monitoring high uptime applications to production in the cloud using orchestration and containerization (Docker, Terraform, Kubernetes).
• You have experience working within a large production codebase.
• You are extremely detail oriented and have a security mindset.
• You're a clear communicator and value collaboration.
• You have a bias towards action and extremely strong work ethic.

Nice To Haves

• You have experience working with blockchain nodes like Geth, Reth, or similar.
• You have experience with low-level details of Ethereum.
• You have experience working in an adversarial or security critical environment.

Responsibilities

• building Rust-based rollup nodes and sequencers to deliver zero-knowledge proof based products on-chain
• designing secure and efficient systems
• making design choices to enable rapid development without sacrificing security
• designing and implementing blockchain protocols

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees