Remote Senior Rust Blockchain Developer - MetaGravity

MetaGravity; Poland; Remote; PLN 297,000 - 383,000; Full time

Job summary

A gaming technology firm in Poland is seeking a Senior Rust Blockchain Developer to lead the architecture and implementation of their gaming-centric blockchain platform. The successful candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure robust and efficient low-level node software development, focusing on delivering sub-second transaction times. Ideal candidates will possess strong Rust expertise and substantial knowledge of distributed systems. This role offers opportunities for significant contributions to gaming technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Rust programming language.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and blockchain protocols.
• Experience in optimizing performance for gaming applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of low-level node software using Rust.
• Implement and optimize blockchain protocols and consensus mechanisms.
• Conduct performance analysis and optimization for gaming workloads.

Skills

Rust programming language

Distributed systems principles

Blockchain protocol optimization

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Overview

Job Description: We are seeking a Senior Rust Blockchain Developer with a focus on low-level node development to spearhead the architecture and implementation of our gaming-centric blockchain platform. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and designers to engineer solutions that deliver sub-second confirmation times and enhance the gaming experience for millions of users worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development efforts for low-level node software using Rust, ensuring robustness, efficiency, and sub-second finality for gaming transactions.
• Implement and optimize blockchain protocols, consensus mechanisms, virtual machines, and cryptographic algorithms.
• Dive deep into distributed systems programming, addressing complex challenges related to network scalability, consensus mechanisms, and real-time transaction processing.
• Conduct code reviews, performance analysis, and optimization to ensure the reliability and efficiency of the blockchain network.
• Optimize blockchain protocols and algorithms to achieve optimal performance and scalability, with a focus on meeting the stringent requirements of high-paced gaming environments.
• Conduct comprehensive testing, profiling, and performance analysis to identify bottlenecks and optimize system performance for gaming workloads.
• Stay on top of the latest developments in blockchain technology, gaming trends, and distributed systems research to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience (5+ years) in Rust programming language, with a strong emphasis on low-level systems development.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems principles and protocols (e.g., peer-to-peer networks, consensus algorithms, cryptography).
• Experience in developing and optimizing blockchain protocols is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex issues in distributed systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Contributions to open-source blockchain projects or relevant GitHub repositories.
• Prior experience developing blockchain protocols and optimizing performance for sub-second finality, preferably within the gaming or real-time application domain.