Zero Knowledge Jobs at Serotonin

Join our client as they accelerate the ZK revolution, supporting web3 networks with reliable and cost-efficient proof generation. They are a high-performance cryptography startup with an exciting hardware twist looking for a talented Compiler Engineer.

About the role: 

As a Staff or Principal Rust Engineer, you’ll work closely with other engineers across the stack to productize the binary field proof system. Responsibilities include orchestrating distributed proving tasks over an FPGA server cluster, working with cryptography engineers on library APIs, integrating our stack with peer-to-peer blockchain networks, and performance profiling of open source code bases.

Being a self-starter is essential, as there are always a variety of challenges that need to be tackled. Your work will have a direct impact on our growth and success. At the Staff and Principal level there will also be opportunity to mentor and guide engineers across the team, providing leadership in Rust development practices, code reviews, and architecture. 

Qualifications:

• Significant professional Rust experience
• Experience with performance tuning or optimization
• Experience implementing high-performance software or distributed systems
• Understanding of computer architecture and configuration
• Ability to think across layers of abstractions
• Understanding of technology tradeoffs and a pragmatic approach to problem solving
• Mentor and guide engineers across the team, providing leadership in Rust development practices, code reviews, and architecture.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience modifying and contributing to open-source codebases
• Understanding of computer security principles
• Knowledge of AWS and/or Google Cloud
• Deep understanding of fundamental blockchain concepts
• Understanding of microservices architecture
• Familiarity with zero-knowledge cryptography