Senior Engineer - ZK Interoperability - Remote

Overview

Celestia Labs is seeking a Senior Engineer to work on ZK interoperability, focusing on designing and implementing secure bridging protocols in a remote-first environment.

In Short

• Work in a remote-first and highly distributed team.
• Design and implement bridging protocols based on zero knowledge primitives.
• Drive key architectural decisions balancing scalability, performance, and security.
• Identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities in cross-chain interactions.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Set high standards for code quality, testing, and documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, research, and product teams.
• Work autonomously and identify high-impact work.
• Address performance bottlenecks and security gaps.
• Participate in team meetings and company events scheduled between CET and ET.

Requirements

• 5+ years of backend or systems-level programming experience in Rust and Golang.
• Familiarity with interoperability protocols in web3, specifically Hyperlane.
• Experience with designing and implementing zero-knowledge circuits.
• Deep understanding of secure systems design.
• Highly autonomous and self-directed.
• Skilled problem-solver with effective solutions.
• Proven technical leader with mentoring experience.

Benefits

• Flexible and remote work environment with multiple onsite events each year.
• Competitive salary and meaningful long-term compensation package.
• Stipends for home office and professional growth.
• 4 weeks of annual vacation.
• Collaborative team with mentorship opportunities.
• 401k and healthcare coverage for US team members.