P2P Networking Engineer

As a P2P Networking Engineer at Vac, your main responsibilities encompass leading and mentoring a small team, overseeing the nim-libp2p project lifecycle, facilitating knowledge sharing, participating in the libp2p community, and conducting applied research. You'll ensure that project milestones are met while addressing technical challenges and contributing to project specifications.

Ideal qualifications for the P2P Networking Engineer role at Vac include a strong engineering background, familiarity with peer-to-peer networking protocols, experience in low-level strongly typed languages like C, C++, Go, Rust, or Java, and a solid understanding of security practices for P2P networks. Previous exposure to libp2p or other networking stacks is a bonus.

At Vac, we believe in nurturing talent through mentorship and collaboration. The P2P Networking Engineer will play a pivotal role in fostering an innovative work environment, focusing on knowledge sharing and skill development, ultimately enhancing the capabilities of the team. We'll also encourage active participation in the broader libp2p community for continuous growth.

P2P Networking Engineers at Vac should ideally be well-versed in low-level strongly typed languages such as C, C++, Go, Rust, or Java. Familiarity with the Nim language is highly beneficial, especially since our nim-libp2p project is implemented in it. Knowledge of Websockets, Quic, and P2P building blocks like NAT traversal and DHTs will also enhance expertise.

The expected compensation for a P2P Networking Engineer at Vac is negotiable and will depend on your skills and experience assessed during the interview process. We are flexible in how we can arrange the pay mix, whether in fiat or cryptocurrency, to ensure that we are rewarding you appropriately.

When answering this question, focus on specific protocols you've worked with, the context in which you utilized them, and the impact they made on your previous projects. Highlight any direct contributions to the development or implementation of these protocols.

Discuss strategies that foster communication, collaboration, and productivity in a remote setup. Mention tools and practices that support agile development and ensure team members are engaged and supported in their roles.

Share specific examples of challenges faced, the solutions you devised, and the outcomes achieved. This demonstrates problem-solving skills and resilience, which are essential in P2P Network Engineering.

If applicable, detail your experiences with Nim—projects you've worked on, features of the language you appreciate, and how you've leveraged Nim’s capabilities in P2P networking scenarios.

Share resources, blogs, and communities you engage with. Discuss attending conferences, read papers, and any community involvement that keeps your skills and knowledge sharp.

Discuss specific project management methodologies you've used, how you prioritize tasks, track progress, and ensure teams remain aligned with timelines while adapting to changes.

Offer insights into your communication style and methods. Provide examples of when you've effectively resolved conflicts or mediated discussions to maintain team harmony and progress.

Discuss the relevance of security in preserving user privacy and data integrity within P2P environments, along with specific practices you've implemented or recommended in past roles.

Outline initiatives you've taken such as regular workshops, documentation, mentoring, and establishing a culture of continuous learning so that team members can benefit from each other’s expertise.

Concisely describe any hands-on experience with libp2p or other routing protocols you’ve worked with, detailing your involvement and contributions, which highlights your suitability for the role at Vac.