Rust Blockchain Systems Engineer - APAC

If you've envisioned yourself at the forefront of AI and Web3 innovation, then Nethermind offers the perfect opportunity to transform that vision into reality.

Nethermind is a Blockchain Research and Software Engineering company. We empower enterprises and developers worldwide to access and build on the decentralized web. Our work touches every part of the blockchain ecosystem - from fundamental cryptography research to application-layer protocol development.

We are currently seeking talented and passionate Blockchain Engineers with proficiency in Rust programming to join our growing AI and ZK teams. Successful candidates will design, develop and optimize protocols and applications fundamental to the advancement of Web3. Our projects range from core protocol development of ZK components for Starknet to design and development of Hardware and Software for Worldcoin.

Responsibilities:

Perform R&D
Designing and development of distributed and fault-tolerant systems
Optimization and contribution to closed and open source projects
Collaboration with internal and external teams within the Web3 community
Opportunity to work with the top software engineers and research professionals to solve the toughest technical challenges
Working with the latest tools and technologies
Stay updated with new developments and technology in the blockchain space

Skills:

Excellent programming skills - Rust experience required
Deep understanding of Ethereum blockchain architecture
Understanding of good software architecture and engineering process
Ability to write clean, testable, and maintainable code without over-engineering
An entrepreneurial nature, willing to take ownership and run toward problems
Several years of experience in software development and a strong Computer Science background
A fascination with the inner workings of blockchains

Nice to have:
Experience with development on Starknet and Cairo language
Familiarity with zk proof systems (ZK-STARK, ZK-SNARKs)
Cryptography
Mathematics Background
Having activity on GitHub is a significant advantage (please include links to projects or PRs that you have submitted to external projects)