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The Team
Founded in 2020, Synonym is building the world’s first digital free-market society, including any necessary R&D required to deliver “The Atomic Economy.” The Atomic Economy is a civic-engineering initiative to replace traditional institutions with open protocols and products that empower individuals.
Our current products include Pubky (self-sovereign identity & open social graph), Pubky Ring (Pubky keychain & auth), Bitkit (Bitcoin & Lightning wallet), and Blocktank (Lightning Service Provider). Each product demonstrates building blocks for a new society. It is our mission to prove a complete, interoperable alternative to today’s centralized systems, rooted in digital autonomy, and open-source technology.
Synonym is an entirely remote team working to bring new integrated products to open source protocols and cutting-edge peer-to-peer technology.
About the Role
We’re seeking a Senior Rust Engineer to join our growing Pubky team. You will play a vital role in designing, building, and maintaining our core products, with a particular focus on Pubky Core and Pubky Nexus. This position is perfect for a self-driven individual who is ready to contribute to high-impact projects, ensure code quality, and contribute to core product development.
- USA citizens and USA residents are not eligible for this position. Remote only
- Contract type: Full-time
- Location: Remote
- Salary: Based on experience, be prepared to communicate your requirements
Responsibilities
- Design & Development: Architect, develop, and maintain robust Rust-based solutions for our core products and protocols.
- Integration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., product, UX, QA) to ensure seamless integration of new features and improvements into existing systems.
- Code Quality: Perform code reviews, implement best practices, and maintain high standards of code quality and documentation.
- Scalability & Performance: Optimize applications for maximum speed, reliability, and scalability, ensuring efficient resource usage.
- Innovation: Stay informed about emerging libraries, and industry trends; proactively suggest and implement improvements or new approaches.
- Security & Reliability: Work closely to protect user data and maintain system integrity.
Skills and Qualifications
- Expertise in Rust: Proven experience building production-grade applications or systems in Rust.
- Systems Programming: Comfortable working with low-level systems, concurrency, and performance optimization.
- Data & APIs: Familiarity with database management, RESTful APIs, and related technologies.
- Problem-Solving Mindset: Ability to break down complex challenges into manageable tasks and deliver scalable solutions.
- Collaboration: Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fully remote team setting.
- Version Control: Proficient with Git or similar tools for source code management.
Bonus Skills
- Cryptography: Practical knowledge of cryptographic techniques, protocols, and secure data handling.
- Server Protection: Experience building secure systems, protecting servers from potential threats, and designing robust access controls.
- Decentralized / P2P Systems: Exposure to peer-to-peer architectures and protocols.
- Blockchain / Bitcoin: Experience with Bitcoin or other blockchain technologies.
- Dex Social Technologies: Prior work on decentralized or federated social platforms like Nostr, Mastodon, Bluesky, etc.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Play a key role in shaping next-generation technologies that empower individuals and communities.
- Growth & Ownership: Enjoy the flexibility to define your role, innovate, and lead initiatives.
- Cutting-Edge Environment: Collaborate with a forward-thinking, decentralized team working on Bitcoin and peer-to-peer ecosystems.
- Remote Culture: Work from anywhere with flexible hours. We prioritize productivity and well-being.
- Generous Time Off: 28 vacation days per year.
What does a blockchain developer do?
A blockchain developer is a software developer who specializes in the development of applications that make use of blockchain technology
Some of the responsibilities of a blockchain developer may include:
- Designing and implementing smart contracts.
- Creating and maintaining the infrastructure that supports the blockchain network, and developing user-facing applications that make use of the blockchain.
- Additionally, a blockchain developer may also be responsible for researching and staying up-to-date with the latest developments in blockchain technology, in order to ensure that their applications are secure and efficient.