Remote Senior Protocol Engineer, Rust

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.

Benefits:

• 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.