Description:

OP Labs is seeking a Senior Protocol Engineer with expertise in Rust to contribute to the Optimism protocol, which aims to enhance Ethereum's performance and scalability.
The role involves developing infrastructure for secure and permissionless withdrawal of funds from OP Stack chains and the Superchain.
Responsibilities include contributing to Rust-based Ethereum and OP Stack infrastructure, such as OP Reth and Kona, and evolving the proof system to meet stage 2 requirements.
The engineer will assist in the maintenance of existing Go-based infrastructure as needed and collaborate with other teams and external developers.

Requirements:

Candidates must have a deep understanding of the Rust language and its ecosystem.
A background in blockchain development is required.
Experience in systems programming, particularly in developing low-level software like virtual machines, interpreters, or compilers, is essential.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary for documenting technical details and collaborating with team members.
A strong understanding of cryptographic principles is required.
Experience with Zero Knowledge Proofs is considered a nice-to-have.

The position offers the opportunity to work in a remote, global environment.
Employees will be part of a mission-driven organization focused on open-source innovation and the growth of Ethereum.
The role provides the chance to contribute to significant projects that tackle pivotal coordination challenges in the digital age.
Team members will have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse ecosystem of developers and partners.