As our Staff Systems Engineer specializing in Rust, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our technology landscape. You will report directly to our VP of Engineering and work closely with our CTO. Your primary responsibilities will include designing, developing, and implementing system libraries in Rust, which will be complemented by C++ and Go.

In Short

Grasp the existing system architecture quickly for effective development and implementation
Design, develop, and implement system libraries primarily in Rust, with a secondary focus on C++ and Go
Develop and maintain APIs for zkVM with cross-version support
Work on protocol buffers (protobuf), Capn’Proto, or FlatBuffers as needed
Contribute to the company’s GitHub repositories and follow best practices
Occasionally delve into compiler and OS development, leveraging LLVM
Facilitate cross-functional collaborations and communications
Continuously innovate and think strategically, always looking to improve existing processes

Requirements

Expert-level experience in Rust programming or C++ as a secondary language
Solid understanding of systems programming and computer architecture
Familiarity with Protocol Buffers, Capn’Proto, or FlatBuffers
Background in compiler development or systems programming
Hands-on experience with managing GitHub Open Source projects
Working knowledge of other programming languages (Polyglot)
Previous experience in Blockchain technology
Familiarity with Zero-Knowledge Proofs
Experience with LLVM (bonus)

Benefits

Competitive range of $288,000 - $330,000
Access to leadership coaching and numerous learning opportunities.
Remote work with up to 20% travel for team meetings and events, plus a Seattle co-working space.
Comprehensive coverage with United Health Care Choice Plus (US employee), including significant premium contributions. Gold-level insurance for international employees via Deel.
401k to support your future or statutory plans in your given country.
Generous company equity via Profit Incentive Units (PIUs), vesting monthly.
Unlimited PTO, with 3-5 weeks standard.
11 paid holidays for rest and rejuvenation (US).
A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.