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Nexus: Enabling Verifiable Computing

Founded at Stanford University in 2022, Nexus is a scientific effort enabling large-scale verifiable computing, powered by zero-knowledge proofs.

Nexus is an open scientific project, attempting to culminate decades of research in cryptography, mathematics and computer science, into the first general-purpose system for verifiable computation: The Nexus zkVM.

Our team consists of some of the world's top cryptographers, mathematicians, and engineers, all working together with one goal: to unite the world's computers and prove all of humanity's computation.

Job Overview

Nexus is seeking a Senior Smart Contract Engineer to join our core engineering team. You will play a critical role in designing, developing, and deploying secure and scalable smart contracts that power core functionalities of our innovative decentralized platform. Your expertise in Solidity and blockchain technology will be instrumental in shaping the future of secure and transparent applications within the Nexus ecosystem

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and audit secure and efficient smart contracts using Solidity

• Implement best practices for smart contract security, including unit testing, code reviews, and vulnerability assessments

• Automate smart contract deployment, testing, and ongoing maintenance

• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in blockchain technology, Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) concepts, and layer 2 scaling solutions
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science or a related field

• Deep understanding of blockchain technology and consensus mechanisms

• Proven track record of shipping secure and well-tested smart contracts on Ethereum or compatible blockchains

• Expert-level knowledge of Solidity language features, best practices, and security considerations

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a passion for innovation and building impactful decentralized applications
  

Bonus Points

• Advanced degree in a technical field

• Familiarity with formal verification tools for smart contracts.

• Experience with layer 2 scaling solutions (i.e. Optimism, Polygon)

• Contributions to open-source smart contract libraries or frameworks

• Strong understanding of web3 development tools and frameworks
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity compensation

• Dynamic startup culture where creativity is highly encouraged and where autonomy and meritocracy are highly valued

• Opportunity to join a talented team at the forefront of the next generation of computing
  

This role is an in-office position in San Francisco. For candidates based outside of San Francisco, we will offer relocation assistance.

Don't meet all the qualifications? We still encourage you to apply if you're eager to learn about and contribute to our mission.