Description:

As the Lead Rust Engineer (Core) at Raiku, you will drive the innovation and implementation of next-generation, high-performance distributed systems.
You will play a key leadership role in managing and mentoring our engineering team.
Your responsibilities will include overseeing the technical and operational aspects of our core infrastructure, ensuring system reliability, scalability, and performance.
You will support the team in delivering high-quality solutions and take ownership of engineering leadership and infrastructure responsibilities.
You will collaborate closely with a highly proficient team of core engineers who have contributed to foundational and novel network components.
As a leader, you will guide the team through complex challenges and architectural decisions, ensuring alignment with Raiku's broader technical goals.
You will engage in frequent discussions on architecture, design specs, code reviews, and team growth, fostering an environment of learning and mentorship.
The team is building an entire platform in Rust, bridging L1 and L2 systems and enabling complex interactions across network components.
You will take a lead role in infrastructure management, scripting, and overall system operations, influencing decisions across the entire stack.

Requirements:

Proven experience in leading engineering teams, ideally in blockchain or distributed systems projects.
Deep understanding of both L1 and L2 architectures, with a track record of designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable distributed systems.
Expertise in infrastructure management, including Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and observability tools, ensuring system reliability at scale.
Strong proficiency in Rust or similar system-level programming languages like C, C++, or Go.
A collaborative leadership style with the ability to mentor, manage, and grow an engineering team.
Experience with protocol design, distributed systems architecture, and blockchain security principles.
Strong communication skills, focusing on team management and technical alignment across engineering and product goals.
Preferred qualifications include active open-source contributions in core protocol engineering and direct involvement in the Solana ecosystem.

Competitive remuneration packages, including tokens and equity, based on iterative market research.
A remote-first, flexible working environment that promotes self-initiative.
The opportunity to lead a talented and motivated team that is excited about their work and potential impact.
Professional growth opportunities within a dynamic, fast-growing technological frontier.