Who are we?
IOHK, is a technology company focused on Blockchain research and development. We are renowned for our scientific approach to blockchain development, emphasizing peer-reviewed research and formal methods to ensure security, scalability, and sustainability. Our projects include decentralized finance (DeFi), governance, and identity management, aiming to advance the capabilities and adoption of blockchain technology globally.
We invest in the unknown, applying our curiosity and desire for positive change to everything we do. By fueling creativity, innovation, and progress within our teams, our products and services are designed for people to be fearless, to be changemakers.
About Midnight:
IOG's Midnight Tribe is a business technology provider and core contributor to the Midnight Network, a blockchain platform for developing decentralized applications that safeguard personal and commercial data. The Midnight Network is the first blockchain to offer programmable data isolation by leveraging zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs to enable selective disclosure of what information is visible on-chain and is designed to help developers implement necessary business policies, such as meeting regulatory requirements.
What the role involves:
As Senior Performance Architect, you will architect and execute solutions to assess and remediate scalability concerns arising from the unique cryptographic capabilities of the Midnight network. This position presents a compelling challenge as you navigate the realms of pioneering research and technology while keeping a sharp focus on fulfilling the dynamic needs of the market. To support you on this challenge, our products have software engineers, product managers, project managers, formal methods specialists, and QA test engineers, with whom you will be required to communicate professionally, effectively, and efficiently. You will also provide technical coordination and assistance across Midnight’s partner ecosystem as needed to augment the skills and capabilities of the performance team. . This role will report directly to the Head of Architecture.
If you are passionate about blockchain and have a proven track record of designing and implementing high performance blockchain systems, we want to hear from you.
Performance Monitoring and Analysis:
Optimization Initiatives:
Performance Testing and Validation:
Community Engagement and Thought Leadership:
Who you are:
Are you an IOGer?
Do you find yourself questioning the status quo? Do you tinker with ideas and long to turn those ideas into solutions? Are you able to spark thoughtful debates, bringing out the inquisitiveness in others? Does the promise of continuously growing excite you? Then get ready to reimagine everything you thought wasn’t possible because that’s what it means to be an IOGer - we don’t set limits, we break them.
At IOG, we value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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At IOHK, we're not just another tech company; we're leaders in blockchain research and development. As a Senior Performance Architect at Midnight, you’ll have the extraordinary opportunity to work on the cutting edge of decentralized data protection, helping to architect a system that safeguards personal and commercial information. You'll be deeply involved in assessing and remediating scalability challenges arising from the unique specifications of the Midnight Network, which employs zero-knowledge proofs to ensure that sensitive data remains private while still being usable in decentralized applications. In this role, your day-to-day will include designing robust performance monitoring infrastructures and performance benchmarking frameworks, ensuring our blockchain solutions surpass expectations. Collaborating with innovative teams—including software engineers and formal methods specialists—you’ll not only drive the architectural direction but also contribute to the overall health of our applications by establishing best practices that others will follow. Known for our culture of curiosity and challenge at IOHK, your ideas will be valued and encouraged. You'll also engage with our partner ecosystem, bringing your insights and expertise to augment team capabilities. This is an exciting chance to showcase your passion for blockchain technology and your proven ability to implement high-performance systems. We’re excited to hear from candidates who are ready to not only think outside the box but redefine what’s possible within the blockchain space as part of the Midnight Tribe.
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