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Are you the one?
Nethermind produces a wealth of tools used in production. We are looking for people passionate about making software easy to use and have a keen eye for guiding users through libraries and tooling.
We are hiring a Technical Writer who is ready to join a rapidly growing and innovative organization. You are a good match for this role if you have a keen interest in decentralized technology platforms, and are able to write in detail about blockchain and open source technologies, zero knowledge concepts, decentralized finance (our customers), and our products - Ethereum Client, Juno, Voyager. You should have a basic understanding of EVM, Ethereum state, L1/L2, Execution and Consensus clients.
You should be obsessed with Diátaxis or have strong feelings against it.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee strategy, creation, and execution of thought leadership content on blockchain, open source technologies, and decentralized finance
- Document new products, features, and APIs
- Document standards, guidelines, and best practices for engineers
- Organize documentation and make it easily discoverable
- Maintain content quality through curation and content performance analysis
- Ensure all business narratives and messages are in support of the content strategies
- Engage with the crypto community and varying audiences on technical subjects (including Medium, Twitter, and Reddit)
- Work closely with Engineering and Marketing teams
- Use creativity, judgment, and attention to detail toward professional, technical, and operational problems
Requirements:
- Technical writing experience
- A strong command of the English language and an ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible prose
- Ability to engage with the blockchain community and varying audiences on technical subjects
- Strong experience owning an end-to-end documentation creation process
- Experience in building and owning documentation with topic-based authoring
- Experience using tools to create, manage and publish documentation, and experience with GitHub
- Experience working directly with engineering teams on a product for a technical audience, such as DevOps, developers, or scientists
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Demonstrated people skills that contribute to an open and collaborative environment
- Comfortable using Medium, Twitter, and Reddit
Nice to have:
- Programming knowledge or experience is a plus
- Experience creating automated documentation tools
- Background in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Information Technology, Psychology, Business Administration, International Relations, Law, or any related field
- Prior experience in a Communications role
- Ability to collect, summarize, and analyze metrics to measure content performance and audience engagement
- Existing contributions in the decentralized finance space
Perks and benefits:
- Fully remote
- Flexible working hours
- Plus equity
What is the meaning of Layer 2?
Layer 2 in the context of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology refers to a secondary framework or protocol that is built on top of an existing blockchain system (the main chain or Layer 1)
The primary purpose of Layer 2 solutions is to solve the scalability and speed issues that many blockchains face, especially those that have become popular and heavily used, like Ethereum
Here are the key aspects of Layer 2 solutions:
- Scalability Enhancement: They help in scaling the main blockchain by handling transactions off the main chain. This reduces the burden on the main chain, allowing for faster and cheaper transactions.
- Types of Layer 2 Solutions: There are various forms of Layer 2 solutions, including state channels, sidechains, plasma chains, and rollups. Each has its own mechanism for interacting with the main chain and handling transactions.
- State Channels: These involve two parties engaging in numerous transactions outside of the main chain, which are then consolidated into a single transaction. This is especially useful for situations where multiple transactions occur between the same parties.
- Sidechains: These are separate blockchains that are connected to the main chain via a two-way peg. They operate independently and can have their own consensus mechanisms but are secured by the main chain.
- Plasma Chains: Plasma chains are similar to sidechains but with a more hierarchical structure. They report back to the main chain regularly and are optimized for mass transaction handling.
- Rollups: Rollups process and store transaction data on a sidechain but post transaction data to the main chain. They come in two varieties: optimistic rollups and zk-rollups, each with its own method of transaction verification.
- Security Considerations: While Layer 2 solutions are generally secure, they can have different security models compared to the main chain. This is an important consideration for users and developers.
- Impact on User Experience: For end-users, Layer 2 solutions can greatly improve the experience by reducing transaction fees and increasing transaction speeds.
- Adoption and Development: Many blockchain projects are actively developing Layer 2 solutions to enhance their networks. This is an ongoing area of innovation in the blockchain space.