Remote Senior Blockchain Systems Engineer (Protocol Architecture & Specification)

Description:

• Nimbus is a research team focused on developing an Ethereum client and library, aiming for optimal performance on embedded, mobile, and resource-restricted devices.
• The team is translating the latest Ethereum research into practical, performant, and reusable libraries to foster further research and development.
• Nomos is a new blockchain designed with decentralisation, censorship resistance, permissionless-ness, and privacy at its core, serving as the trustless agreements layer of the Logos stack.
• The Senior Blockchain Systems Engineer will join the Nimbus team and work closely with Nomos, providing feedback on specifications and contributing to architectural design and foundational decision-making.
• Responsibilities include developing a deep understanding of Nimbus and Nomos, consuming specifications from Nomos, collaborating with the Nimbus team on complex challenges, and participating in shaping the initial architecture and design principles.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a strong understanding of blockchain technology and its underlying principles.
• A senior-level experience in the blockchain industry is required, with a proven background in technical systems analysis and design.
• A technical background as a Software Engineer or similar is necessary, along with expertise in documentation, specification review, and architectural prototyping.
• Proactive and communicative individuals who can make things happen easily are preferred.
• A commitment to privacy-focused, decentralised protocols and applications is essential.
• Candidates should be able to work in early-stage, undefined environments where foundational contributions are critical.
• Bonus points for experience in an open-source organisation or familiarity with the Nimbus Client or privacy-focused projects.

Benefits:

• Compensation can be provided in any mix of fiat or cryptocurrency, offering flexibility in payment options.