Staff Software Engineer - RISC-V

Tezos; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of the Web3 revolution! As a Staff Software Engineer, you will work on cutting-edge Layer 2 solutions on the Tezos blockchain, tackling

Qualifications

• Experience in software engineering with a focus on performance-critical software.
• Strong fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, and concurrency.

Responsibilities

• Engage in performance engineering and build SDKs for developers.
• Solve complex engineering problems and contribute to design decisions.

Skills

Software Engineering

Rust Programming

Computer Science Fundamentals

Systems Programming

Performance Engineering

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Staff Software Engineer - RISC-V
at Trilitech, powered by Tezos

Our Team
At Trilitech, our mission is to power the Web3 revolution by building cutting-edge solutions on the Tezos blockchain. We specialise in core development, application development, and business development across three key areas: Culture, Decentralised Finance, and Gaming. We’re committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and continue to set new standards in this ever-evolving space.

The Role
The Core Tezos X team is developing the next-generation Layer 2 solutions on Tezos - a highly scalable computation platform enabling new blockchain use cases. This is a technically challenging role that allows you to tackle bleeding-edge problems with other bright minds. You will have a huge impact on shaping the platform and guiding important design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Performance engineering, thinking about commitment and proof schemes, systems programming, building SDKs for other developers, and many other interesting topics.

What you'll need

• Strong hands-on experience in software engineering

• Experience with modern idiomatic Rust or a strong desire to learn it

• Strong Computer Science fundamentals (e.g. algorithms, data structures and concurrency)

• Familiarity with instruction sets in various contexts

• Being comfortable or having worked on/with language runtimes, compilers or interpreters

• Experience in systems programming or embedded systems or performance-critical software

• Be able to think through large engineering problems and break them down into digestible problems

• Communicate clearly in deep technical contexts verbally but also in writing and using whiteboards

What you can expect from us

• Generous LTIP tez token scheme

• Flexible hours and a hybrid working environment; work from home and our dog-friendly office in Soho with access to an onsite gym and media room

• Lunch delivered daily in the office

• Expense up to £2700 per annum for subsidised commuter costs

• 20 day working abroad policy

• 25 days paid holiday and an additional day to celebrate your birthday

• Enhanced parental & adoption leave to support you in your journey through parenthood

• We’ll double match your pension contribution

• Private medical and travel insurance with AXA from day one

• Learning and development initiatives to empower you in your career

• Comprehensive life assurance policy of 5x your base salary

Why you’ll love it
Our cutting-edge projects offer you a chance to lead the way in shaping the future. We are dedicated to keeping your enthusiasm alive by fostering a fulfilling work environment that encourages open conversations and creativity. Our commitment to work-life balance ensures you have the time and energy to excel in your role while still enjoying life beyond the office.

Our Values

Desire to Win
In our highly competitive industry, success is all about being at the top of our game. We strive for excellence and aim to be the best.

Sense of Urgency
Adaptability and quick action are essential in maintaining a competitive edge. We thrive on staying ahead of the curve.

Ownership Mindset
We take pride in our work and lead by example, seizing opportunities, and taking responsibility for achieving positive outcomes.

Pragmatism
Our focus is on making a tangible impact and achieving concrete results.

Communication
We believe in transparency and proactively sharing information.

Experience is great, but passion is key. If you don’t meet all of the criteria but believe you have the potential, please still apply.

Trilitech is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, race, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected status.