Senior Protocol Engineer

1 day ago


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

Founded at Stanford University in 2022, Nexus is a pioneering scientific effort that empowers large-scale verifiable computing, driven by cutting-edge zero-knowledge proofs.

About Nexus

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

Our Team

Our team comprises some of the world's top cryptographers, mathematicians, and engineers, all working together towards a single 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. As a key member of our 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.

Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and document efficient and secure protocols for distributed systems
  • Implement and test protocols using appropriate programming languages and frameworks
  • Analyze performance bottlenecks and optimize protocols for scalability and reliability
  • Integrate developed protocols seamlessly with existing infrastructure components
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in blockchain technology, consensus mechanisms, and cryptographic primitives
Requirements
  • 5+ years of progressive experience with a focus on distributed systems and protocol design
  • Master's degree in computer science or a related technical field; PhD preferred
  • Deep understanding of cryptographic concepts and their application in secure communication protocols
  • In-depth knowledge of common algorithms, data structures, and their computational/memory complexities
  • Experience implementing data structures and algorithms from scratch
Benefits
  • Competitive salary and equity compensation
  • Dynamic startup culture where creativity is highly encouraged and where autonomy and meritocracy are highly valued
  • 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.



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