Software Engineer, Consensus - (Remote in USA)

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

Software Engineer, Consensus - (Remote in USA)

About the job Software Engineer, Consensus - (Remote in USA)

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and improve mechanisms to enhance the throughput and stability of the Solana network.
• Create and refine algorithms to ensure fair and efficient block production among validators.
• Identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities within consensus mechanisms to provide robust protection against emerging threats.
• Enhance the scalability of the consensus system to handle increasing transaction volumes and validator participation without compromising performance.
• Develop and execute comprehensive tests to validate the reliability and efficiency of consensus mechanisms, including stress tests, fault injection, and performance benchmarking.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including protocol engineers, security experts, and infrastructure teams, to ensure seamless integration and functioning of consensus components.
• Maintain thorough documentation of consensus protocols and conduct peer code reviews to ensure high standards of code quality and consistency.

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience with 3+ years of hands-on experience in core infrastructure software and distributed systems.
• Strong proficiency in systems programming languages such as Rust or C++. Experience with consensus algorithms, distributed systems, and blockchain technology is highly desirable.
• Ability to analyze complex systems, identify issues, and develop effective, flexible solutions.
• Knowledge of common security threats and best practices in securing consensus processes.
• Actively consuming research papers and exploring new solutions.
• Experience with performance profiling and optimization techniques.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Familiarity with Linux, systems automation tools, and systems architecture.
• Understanding of networking, architecture, and principles underlying distributed systems.
• A knack for designing secure protocols, software, and algorithms that minimize trust requirements.
• Knowledge of Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT).
• Self-driven, research-oriented, and capable of independent learning.
• Active participation in Bitcoin/Ethereum/Blockchain projects or the open-source community is highly desirable.