Jul 09, 2023
Protocol Engineer (Core)
- Subspace Network
- Remote
Full time
Engineering
Job description
We are seeking a core protocol engineer to help implement the Subspace Network, a radically decentralized, next-generation blockchain written in Rust, using the Substrate framework. Subspace employs a novel proof-of-storage consensus algorithm and a decoupled execution framework, which allows it to scale far beyond existing blockchains, without sacrificing security or decentralization. Subspace Labs is an early-stage, venture-backed startup with a globally distributed team. To learn more visit our website and read the technical whitepaper.
Your Responsibilities
- Become a leading contributor and core maintainer of the Subspace Network
- Implement a series of novel consensus, execution, and scalability proposals
- Maintain the highest standards of distributed open-source software development including modular design, comprehensive testing, proper documentation, and responsive support.
Key Requirements:
- Experience with current blockchain technologies and landscape.
- Theoretical background in distributed systems, such as consensus algorithms, as well as cryptographic fundamentals.
- Strong knowledge of a modern systems programming language, such as Rust, C++, or Go and willing to learn Rust.
- Experience working with large open-source codebases.
Bonus Experience:
- Familiarity with the Rust language and its ecosystem.
- Familiarity with Substrate and the Polkadot ecosystem.
- Experience implementing blockchain consensus protocols.
- A passion for decentralized, peer-to-peer systems and Web3 technologies.
What We Offer:
- Work from anywhere in the world with a globally distributed team.
- A competitive salary with generous equity and token grants.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (US-based only).
- A unique opportunity to shape the future of the Subspace Network and play a critical role in building the world’s most scalable blockchain.
- Company-sponsored team offsites in various locations around the world.
What We Offer
The ability to work from anywhere in the world 𐄁 A competitive salary with generous equity and token grants 𐄁 Medical, dental, and vision insurance (US-based only) 𐄁 A unique opportunity to shape the future of the 𐄁 Subspace Network and grow into a long term leadership role at Subspace Labs 𐄁 Team offsites in various locations around the globe
About Subspace Network
The Subspace Network is a layer zero protocol that is fully interoperable with any layer one, allowing it to serve as an infrastructure layer for the entire Web3 ecosystem.