Software Engineer (Rust)

TN United Kingdom; London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Software Engineer specializing in Rust, where you will play a critical role in building a hybrid L2 solution that merges the strengths of Bitcoin and Ethereum. This innovative position involves architecting and optimizing a novel BitVM bridge, ensuring robust security and efficient execution. Collaborate closely with a talented team to drive research-driven development and share your expertise in Bitcoin and cryptographic protocols. If you are passionate about cutting-edge technology and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on Rust development experience.
• Experience deploying protocols with advanced cryptographic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build the BOB Bitcoin bridge leveraging BitVM.
• Engage in research discussions on BOB core protocols.

Skills

Rust

Cryptographic Protocols

Bitcoin

Communication Skills

Job description

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We are building BOB, a hybrid L2 that combines the best of Bitcoin and Ethereum. We seek a Software Engineer (Rust) to support the design, implementation, and launch of a novel BitVM bridge with Bitcoin security.

You enjoy proactively identifying and solving engineering challenges by applying your expertise in Bitcoin and cryptographic protocols. You will implement and optimize the BitVM bridge, ensuring efficient and secure execution of its core components. Working closely with the team, you’ll contribute to research-driven development, implement complex Rust solutions, and be a trusted point of contact for improving BOB.

What you will do

• Architect and build the BOB Bitcoin bridge leveraging BitVM in close collaboration with the core team.
• Architect and build the BOB Bitcoin security infrastructure with Babylon in close collaboration with the core team.
• Engage in research discussions with the team on the BOB core protocols.
• Share knowledge with other team members on BitVM and Bitcoin best practices.

Requirements

• Three years or more of hands-on Rust development experience.
• Measurable experience deploying protocols into production that leverage advanced cryptographic techniques (SNARKs, STARKS, MPC, …) with sizable TVL.
• Strong interest in Bitcoin, including Bitcoin script, BitVM, and Taproot.
• Excellent communication skills in a remote setting.
• Please note that we are only accepting applications from the following time zones: CET, CET -3, and CET +3.