Senior Systems Engineering Lead

10 hours ago


Seattle, Washington, United States RISC Zero Full time

As a Senior Systems Engineering Lead at RISC Zero, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our technology landscape. You will report directly to our VP of Engineering and work closely with our CTO.

Your primary responsibilities will include designing, developing, and implementing system libraries in Rust, which will be complemented by C++ and Go.

An active contributor to our GitHub repositories, you'll uphold best practices in software development and occasionally delve into compiler development, using tools like LLVM.

Your role extends beyond technical expertise to facilitating cross-functional collaboration and strategic thinking, aiming to innovate and enhance our systems engineering continuously.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Designing, developing, and implementing system libraries primarily in Rust, with a secondary focus on C++ and Go
  • Expert-level experience in Rust programming or C++ as a secondary language
  • Solid understanding of systems programming and computer architecture
  • Hands-on experience with managing GitHub Open Source projects
  • Working knowledge of other programming languages (Polyglot)
  • Previous experience in Blockchain technology

We're looking for a talented individual who can:

  • Exhibit the ability to think strategically and act decisively, balancing immediate needs with long-term goals
  • Champion diversity and inclusion, promoting equitable opportunities and treatment for all team members

As a Builder, you'll be responsible for:

  • Creating and implementing system libraries that meet our technical requirements
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment
  • Staying up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to inform our systems engineering strategy

We offer a competitive compensation package, including:

  • Gold-level insurance for international employees via Deel
  • Retirement Plan: 401k to support your future or statutory plans in your given country
  • Generous company equity via Profit Incentive Units (PIUs), vesting monthly
  • Holidays: 11 paid holidays for rest and rejuvenation (US)

Our team is dedicated to creating a digital space that's safe, inclusive, and empowers everyone. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values and respects all individuals.

By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and contribute to the development of our zero-knowledge virtual machine.

We're looking for a talented individual who is available to overlap with the Pacific Standard Time (PST) zone for at least 3 hours during regular business hours.

Must have the legal right to work in the country you are located in. By applying, you consent to the processing of your data per our privacy policy.

We adhere to local labor laws.

This position requires proficiency in English.



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