Senior Software Engineer - Blockchain

ZipRecruiter; Miami (FL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop high-performance backend systems and maintain a verifiable compute framework on Solana. This fully remote role requires expertise in Rust and ZK programs, along with strong problem-solving skills. Join a small team committed to innovation in the field of cryptography and work on impactful projects that shape the future of technology.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Solid previous experience building Solana infrastructure.
• 1+ years of experience writing Solana programs.
• 2+ years of experience writing ZK circuits and programs.
• Experience in building prover networks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend systems.
• Optimize infrastructure performance and scalability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Stay informed about emerging cryptographic frameworks.

Skills

Building Solana infrastructure

Writing ZK circuits and programs

Proficiency with cloud services

Proficiency in scripting

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Tools

Rust

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Overview

Career Renew is recruiting for one of its clients a Senior Software Engineer - Blockchain - this is a fully remote role and candidates can be based globally.

We are building ZK infrastructure on Solana and a specialized ZK prover. We’re looking to onboard a talented senior software engineer to help us build a verifiable compute framework on Solana. We've been founded in 2024 with a mission to innovate and accelerate the adoption of novel cryptographic primitives such as zero-knowledge proofs, multi-party computation, fully homomorphic encryption, and post-quantum cryptography. We are a small team of 6 people consisting of 3 founders, 2 engineers and 1 operations.

Position Overview: We’re looking to add a senior engineer to our team to build and maintain an open-source verifiable compute framework for Solana.

We are a fully remote team split between North America and Taiwan

Why Join Us?

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend systems and APIs to support our proving service integrations and infrastructure platform
• Optimize infrastructure performance and scalability to handle increasing proof request volumes and user demands
• Read existing codebases, understand mechanisms and maintain as your own
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while adhering to open-source best practices
• Participate in code reviews and potentially mentor junior developers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
• Stay informed about emerging cryptographic frameworks, including ZK, MPC, FHE, PQC and industry trends in blockchain to drive innovation within the team

Qualifications

• Solid previous experience building Solana infrastructure (Rust is critical)
• 1+ years of experience writing Solana programs
• 2+ years of experience writing ZK circuits and programs (zkVMs included)
• Proficiency with cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Proficiency in scripting such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript
• Experience in building prover networks is preferred
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for staying at the forefront of technology
• Strong communication skills, high reliability, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, remote team environment
• Self-Starter and ability to take initiative

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible work environment with remote work options
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement in a rapidly growing field
• Work on impactful projects that contribute to the future of verifiable compute with a talented and innovative team
• Be part of a dynamic company culture that values creativity, integrity

Compensation & Package

• Competitive USD base salary, equity and a benefits package
• Flexible work hours with a remote-friendly environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement in a rapidly growing field
• Work on impactful projects that contribute to defining the future of Solana