Rust Jobs at Rome Protocol

About Rome Protocol

Rome Protocol is building a shared sequencer network leveraging Solana. Shared sequencers solve the biggest problems for Ethereum’s rollup-centric future. Using Solana as a shared sequencer leverages a well-tested, secure, and high throughput network to solve these problems.

We are building a shared sequencer that can be integrated with OP stack, Arbitrum Orbit, ZK rollups, etc. It is intended to be used for thousands of rollups.

We work in person from our New York City office. The founders collectively have decades of experience in fintech and banking (JP Morgan, Plaid, Deutsche Bank). We are backed by some of the biggest VCs in the space.

As an Integration Engineer, you will be responsible for the integration of rollups and more customers with Rome, working together with the team.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain integrations and APIs that interface Rome’s infrastructure with rollups and more customers.
• Work with customers and cross-functional teams such as product managers, engineers, and partners, to gather and define integration needs and blueprints.
• Resolve integration challenges, offering steady technical support and insights to maintain uninterrupted system operations.
• Stay at the cutting edge of blockchain advancements, recommending strategies and tools to improve integration effectiveness and system functionality.
• Write and maintain documentation for integration with Rome and operational guidelines, facilitating understanding of Rome externally.

Skills and Experience

• Experience in roles such as Integration Engineer, Systems Engineer, or similar capacities, with a solid foundation in software engineering and system integrations.
• Versed in API creation and management, microservices structures, and container technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Outstanding analytical skills, capable of troubleshooting and solving intricate technical problems.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and design documentation skills, and a strong grasp of software lifecycle and teamwork.
• Academic background in Computer Science or a related field, with a strong focus on software design, or equivalent professional experience.

Nice to have

• Acquainted with blockchain infrastructures (e.g., Ethereum, Solana, or akin) and the nuances of rollups and their integration hurdles.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, or Go, along with familiarity with blockchain technologies and smart contracts.

Benefits

• Top-tier salary and equity package.
• In-person office in NYC.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Team on-site events.
• Travel to crypto conferences.
• Unlimited vacation policy.