Research Engineer Web3 - Architecture integration

We are currently working with several Web3 teams who are looking / planning to hire in 2024 - Currently we are seeking anyone with a R&D background with experience or strong project work in Web3 / Crypto.

The Role

We are hiring a highly innovative Research Engineer to contribute to the challenging greenfield project with excellent knowledge of smart contract development.

As our Research Engineer hires, you will play a crucial role in providing top-notch security solutions through innovative research and technology precipitation. Your responsibilities will include optimizing the computational efficiency and full automation of our system, reduce auditing costs, and improve overall security.

In This Role, You Will

• Collaborate with a team of optimization and security researchers to enhance our automated smart contract auditing system.
• Implement and optimize algorithms and data structures using the Rust programming language to improve automation efficacy.
• Design and build complex architectures for automating value extraction systems for smart contracts, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and security.
• Analyze and understand the requirements of different smart contracts and design architectures that best fit their unique characteristics.
• Develop and integrate mathematical algorithms for vulnerability detection, code analysis, and formal verification into our auditing system.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in blockchain security, smart contract auditing, runtime development and architecture integration techniques.
• Contribute to research efforts by proposing and developing innovative solutions to address emerging value extraction challenges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of optimization algorithms and techniques into our security solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and maintain high code quality standards.
  

You Might Thrive In This Role If You Have

• Bachelor's or Master's degree or above in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
• You have 3+ years of experience in Rust programming language, and demonstrated expertise in Rust and smart contract integration.
• Strong understanding of smart contract architectures and ability to build complex automation architectures.
• Familiarity with different smart contract platforms and frameworks, such as Ethereum, Solidity, or other blockchain technologies.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing scalable and efficient architectures for automation on smart contracts.
• Strong understanding of security principles and best practices in the context of smart contracts and blockchain applications.
• Proficient in software development methodologies, version control systems, and collaborative development tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex systems to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to a diverse audience.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong research mindset, staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field and demonstrating a passion for continuous learning.
  

Why work with us

• You’ll work on extremely challenging and unseen problems to overturn the industry
• You’ll shape the culture as an early employee and make impactful contributions from now
• You’ll be part of an adaptive, flat, result-driven organization
• You and your work will create a legacy and set an industry standard in automation on value extraction.