Systems Engineer (Compiler) - Remote

Overview

Join us at Irreducible as we accelerate the ZK revolution by supporting web3 networks with reliable and cost-efficient proof generation. We’re a high-performance cryptography startup (with an exciting hardware twist) looking for a talented Systems Engineer with a focus on Compilers.

In Short

• Work on the translation of algorithms to a cryptographic processor.
• Develop tools such as embedded programming languages and special-purpose compilers.
• Collaborate with hardware and cryptography teams.
• Improve developer experience and performance library APIs.
• Integrate the stack with blockchain networks.
• Professional software engineering experience required.
• Proficiency with Rust or C++ is necessary.
• Experience with CPU assembly code and virtual machine interpreters is a plus.
• Familiarity with zero-knowledge cryptography concepts is beneficial.
• Mathematical aptitude is essential.

Requirements

• Professional software engineering experience.
• Proficiency with Rust or C++.
• Experience writing or reverse-engineering CPU assembly code.
• Experience writing virtual machine interpreters or emulators.
• Experience with programming language design or runtime implementation.
• Understanding of software engineering best practices, especially testing.
• Familiarity with zero-knowledge cryptography concepts.
• Mathematical aptitude.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a high-performance cryptography startup.
• Support for relocation to Berlin.
• Globally distributed team with a focus on cohesive work.
• Engagement in cutting-edge cryptography research.
• Work on performance engineering challenges.