Senior Software Engineer, Consensus

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize the mechanisms for consensus to enhance the throughput and stability of the Solana network.
• Develop and refine algorithms to ensure fair and efficient agreement on block production among validators.
• Identify and mitigate potential security vulnerabilities within the consensus mechanisms.
• Work on improving the scalability of the consensus system to handle increasing transaction volumes and validator participation.
• Create and execute comprehensive tests to validate the reliability and efficiency of the consensus mechanisms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including core protocol engineers, security experts, and infrastructure teams.
• Maintain thorough documentation of the consensus protocols and conduct peer code reviews.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with core infrastructure software and distributed systems.
• Strong proficiency in systems programming languages such as Rust or C++.
• Ability to analyze complex systems, identify potential issues, and develop effective, flexible solutions.
• Knowledge of common security threats and best practices in securing consensus processes.
• Experience with performance profiling and optimization techniques.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with consensus algorithms, distributed systems, and blockchain technology.
• Familiarity with Linux, systems automation tools, and systems architecture.
• Understanding of networking, architecture, and principles underlying distributed systems.
• A knack for designing secure protocols, software, and algorithms that minimize trust requirements.
• Self-driven, research oriented, and the ability to learn independently.
• Active participation in Bitcoin/Ethereum/Blockchain projects or the open-source community.

What the company offers

• A dynamic, fast-paced environment where innovation and problem-solving are at the heart of everything we do.
• Direct impact on the security and scalability of blockchain technology.