Senior Protocol Engineer

3 weeks ago


San Francisco, United States Nexus Full time
Nexus: Enabling Verifiable Computing

Founded at Stanford University in 2022, Nexus is a scientific effort enabling large-scale verifiable computing, powered by zero-knowledge proofs.

Nexus is an open scientific project, attempting to culminate decades of research in cryptography, mathematics, and computer science, into the first general-purpose system for verifiable computation: The Nexus zkVM.

Our team consists of some of the world's top cryptographers, mathematicians, and engineers, all working together with one goal: to unite the world's computers and prove all of humanity's computation.

Job Overview

Nexus is seeking a Senior Protocol Engineer to join our core engineering team. You will play a critical role in designing, developing, and implementing robust and secure protocols that form the foundation of our innovative decentralized platform. Your expertise in distributed systems and cryptography will be instrumental in building a scalable and reliable infrastructure for the future of verifiable computing.

Responsibilities
  1. Design, develop, and document efficient and secure protocols for distributed systems.

  2. Implement and test protocols using appropriate programming languages and frameworks.

  3. Analyze performance bottlenecks and optimize protocols for scalability and reliability.

  4. Integrate developed protocols seamlessly with existing infrastructure components.

  5. Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in blockchain technology, consensus mechanisms, and cryptographic primitives.

Requirements
  1. 5+ years of progressive experience with a focus on distributed systems and protocol design.

  2. Master’s degree in computer science or a related technical field; PhD preferred.

  3. Deep understanding of cryptographic concepts and their application in secure communication protocols.

  4. In-depth knowledge of common algorithms, data structures, and their computational/memory complexities.

  5. Experience implementing data structures and algorithms from scratch.

Benefits
  1. Competitive salary and equity compensation.

  2. Dynamic startup culture where creativity is highly encouraged and where autonomy and meritocracy are highly valued.

  3. Opportunity to lead a talented team of engineers at the forefront of the next generation of computing.

This role is an in-office position in San Francisco. For candidates based outside of San Francisco, we will offer relocation assistance.

Don't meet all the qualifications? We still encourage you to apply if you're eager to learn about and contribute to our mission.

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