Remote Software Engineer, Blockchain Consensus

Yeah! Global; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a Software Engineer to improve the consensus mechanisms of the Solana network. Responsibilities include designing algorithms, enhancing scalability, and identifying security vulnerabilities. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Computer Science and has 3+ years of experience in systems programming, particularly with Rust or C++. Familiarity with blockchain technology and excellent teamwork skills are necessary for this remote position.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in core infrastructure software.
• Strong proficiency in systems programming languages.
• Experience with consensus algorithms and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve mechanisms to enhance Solana network throughput.
• Create algorithms for fair block production among validators.
• Identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities within consensus mechanisms.
• Enhance scalability of the consensus system for high transaction volumes.
• Develop tests to validate reliability and efficiency of consensus mechanisms.

Skills

Rust

C++

Systems programming

Distributed systems

Blockchain technology

Performance profiling

Optimization techniques

Network principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Linux

Systems automation tools

Job description

A global technology company is seeking a Software Engineer to improve the consensus mechanisms of the Solana network. Responsibilities include designing algorithms, enhancing scalability, and identifying security vulnerabilities. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Computer Science and has 3+ years of experience in systems programming, particularly with Rust or C++. Familiarity with blockchain technology and excellent teamwork skills are necessary for this remote position.