Protocol Engineering Specialist: Verifiable Computing Infrastructure

1 week ago


San Francisco, California, United States Nexus Full time

Nexus Overview

Nexus is a pioneering scientific effort dedicated to enabling large-scale verifiable computing, leveraging zero-knowledge proofs to drive innovation.

With a strong foundation in cryptography, mathematics, and computer science, Nexus aims to create the first general-purpose system for verifiable computation: The Nexus zkVM.

Our team of expert cryptographers, mathematicians, and engineers work collaboratively towards a unified goal: to unite the world's computers and prove all of humanity's computation.

Job Title

Nexus seeks a highly skilled Senior Protocol Engineer to join our core engineering team. As a critical member of our infrastructure development team, you will design, develop, and implement robust and secure protocols that form the backbone of our 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.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Design, develop, and document efficient and secure protocols for distributed systems.
  2. Implement and test protocols using suitable programming languages and frameworks.
  3. Analyze performance bottlenecks and optimize protocols for scalability and reliability.
  4. Seamlessly integrate developed protocols 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 focusing on distributed systems and protocol design.
  2. Master's degree in computer science or a related technical field; PhD preferred.
  3. In-depth understanding of cryptographic concepts and their application in secure communication protocols.
  4. Extensive knowledge of common algorithms, data structures, and their computational/memory complexities.
  5. Experience implementing data structures and algorithms from scratch.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive salary: $180,000 - $220,000 per year.
  • Equity compensation reflecting your contributions to Nexus.
  • Dynamic startup culture fostering creativity, autonomy, and meritocracy.
  • Opportunity to lead a talented team of engineers pushing the boundaries of next-generation computing.

This role is based in San Francisco. For candidates outside of San Francisco, we offer relocation assistance.

We encourage interested candidates to apply, regardless of whether they meet all qualifications. Your passion and eagerness to contribute to our mission are valuable assets to our team.



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