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About the role
As a Senior Rust Software Engineer, this is a technically challenging, high-impact role for an experienced engineer who enjoys tackling bleeding-edge problems alongside other bright minds. You will have a significant influence on platform architecture and guide important technical and design decisions.
The team is unifying deterministic computation and performance to build a proof-generating virtual machine capable of running standard RISC-V Linux programs. This enables verifiable execution—ensuring that code runs exactly according to defined semantics, regardless of where it is executed.
You will work at the intersection of systems programming, performance engineering, and cryptographic verification, contributing to foundational infrastructure used across the Web3 ecosystem. Day-to-day activities include performance optimisation, designing commitment and proof schemes, low-level systems work, and building SDKs and tooling for other developers.
You’ll join a team deeply embedded in blockchain and Web3 infrastructure, supporting decentralised applications, developer tooling, and platforms across areas such as DeFi, gaming, and digital culture. The work is built on an open-source blockchain known for its flexibility, security, and self-evolving capabilities, including Etherlink, an EVM-compatible Layer 2 that is rapidly scaling its developer ecosystem.
Responsibilities
Design and develop core components of a proof-generating virtual machine for RISC-V Linux programsApply systems programming and performance engineering techniques to optimise correctness and efficiencyContribute to the design and evolution of commitment and proof schemesBuild and maintain SDKs and tooling for internal and external developersBreak down complex engineering problems into clear, tractable solutionsParticipate in and influence key architectural and design decisionsCollaborate closely with other engineers in a fast-moving, research-driven environmentCommunicate complex technical ideas clearly through writing, discussions, and whiteboarding
Requirements
Strong, hands-on experience in software engineeringExperience with modern, idiomatic Rust — or a strong motivation to learn it quicklySolid computer science fundamentals, including: Algorithms, Data structures, ConcurrencyProven ability to reason about large systems and decompose complex problemsClear communication skills in deep technical contexts (written and verbal)Comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy and ownershipPassion for crypto, blockchain technology, and fast-paced engineering environments
Nice to have
Familiarity with instruction sets in different execution contextsExperience working with language runtimes, compilers, or interpretersBackground in systems programming, embedded systems, or performance-critical software
Benefits
Fixed Shifts: 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM IST (Summer) | 1:00 PM - 10:30 PM IST (Winter)No Weekend Work: Real work-life balance, not just wordsDay 1 Benefits: Laptop and full medical insurance providedSupport That Matters:Mentorship, community, and forums where ideas are sharedTrue Belonging: A long-term career where your contributions are valued
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