Performance Engineer / Compiler Optimization - Crypto startup

Jobot; Fargo (ND); Remote; USD 175,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits Package

PTO / Vacation

401K + Match

Remote Work

Innovative Team Culture

Growth Opportunities

Competitive Compensation Package

Job summary

An innovative and well-funded crypto startup is seeking a highly skilled Performance Optimization Engineer to tackle complex challenges in compiler optimization and distributed systems. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, particularly in cryptographic environments, using Rust. The company values your expertise and ideas, providing a stimulating work environment where you can make a significant impact on the industry. Join a dynamic team that fosters growth and offers competitive compensation, including base salary, bonuses, and equity options. If you're ready to elevate your career in a thriving field, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in compiler optimization and distributed systems.
• Strong knowledge of FPGA and GPU optimization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Drive advancements in compiler and runtime strategies.
• Optimize systems with a focus on distributed architectures.
• Implement benchmarking methodologies for peak performance.

Skills

Compiler Optimization

Rust Programming

Distributed Systems Optimization

FPGA Optimization

GPU Optimization

Benchmarking Methodologies

C++ Programming

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's or PhD (preferred)

Tools

LLVM

Job description

Performance Engineer / Compiler Optimization - Crypto startup

Well funded L2 crypto infrastructure startup is looking for a Compiler Optimization Engineer to join their growing team!

Salary: $175,000 - $500,000 per year

A Bit About Us: Venture-backed crypto startup is looking for a highly skilled Performance Optimization Engineer to join their growing team! In this role, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and optimizing their core systems and infrastructure using the Rust programming language. This role offers the chance to tackle complex optimization challenges in distributed and hardware-centric systems, especially within cryptographic environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive advancements in compiler, runtime, and language implementation strategies.
• Optimize complex systems, with a focus on distributed architectures.
• Develop and enhance hardware-focused performance solutions, particularly for FPGA and GPU-based environments.
• Focus on cryptographic code optimizations to elevate efficiency and security.
• Implement and refine benchmarking methodologies to ensure peak performance.

Why join us?

They offer competitive compensation, benefits, and a stimulating work environment where your expertise will be highly valued and your ideas can make a significant impact!

• Great health benefits package, PTO / Vacation, 401K + match
• Remote work (local to USA)
• Great culture, innovative team, and growth opportunity
• Highly competitive comp package with a base salary + cash bonus + token or equity.
• Opportunity to make a high impact on both the company’s product and the industry at large.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Expertise in compilers, runtimes, and language implementation concepts.
• Experience working at a crypto native startup, preferably blockchain infrastructure.
• Proficiency in optimizing distributed systems and hardware-based performance tasks.
• Strong knowledge of FPGA and GPU optimization techniques for cryptographic applications.
• Familiarity with benchmarking methodologies.
• Working knowledge of Rust and/or C++; experience with LLVM is a plus.
• An MS or PhD is preferred but not required.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.