Senior Partner Engineer

As a Senior Partner Engineer at Matter Labs, your responsibilities include diving deeply into the codebase to resolve issues across our smart contracts and core nodes, designing partner-oriented solutions, collaborating with teams to onboard major companies from both Web3 and Web2, and guiding partners through the ZK Stack. Your role is crucial to fostering innovation and driving real-world blockchain adoption.

To qualify for the Senior Partner Engineer position at Matter Labs, you should have at least three years of backend software development experience, a solid grasp of software engineering best practices, and familiarity with Web3 technologies. Strong communication skills, an ownership mindset, and an understanding of blockchain concepts like Merkle Trees and Ethereum are vital to success in this role.

Matter Labs fully embraces a remote-first culture, allowing Senior Partner Engineers to work from anywhere, whether that’s in the comfort of your home or a co-working space. This flexibility, combined with a results-only environment free of bureaucracy, means you can work on your own terms while contributing to groundbreaking technology.

In the Senior Partner Engineer role at Matter Labs, you will primarily work with zkSync, our zero-knowledge proof technology for Ethereum, as well as various backend technologies associated with blockchain development. Your familiarity with Ethereum, Merkle Trees, and ideally EVM and Rust, will be beneficial in navigating our tech stack.

Matter Labs offers an impressive benefits package including competitive compensation, equity and token packages, comprehensive health coverage, flexible paid time off, learning stipends, and much more. Our commitment to your work-life balance and professional growth makes it an attractive environment for Senior Partner Engineers.

Zero-knowledge proofs are cryptographic methods that allow one party to prove to another that they know a value without revealing the value itself. In blockchain, this enhances privacy and security, making transactions more efficient and trustworthy—traits that are crucial for platforms like zkSync at Matter Labs.

Discuss specific projects where you've utilized backend software development skills, emphasizing your familiarity with best practices, architectural principles, and specific languages or technologies you've employed. Highlight your problem-solving abilities and how they relate to blockchain applications.

Share your personal philosophy on freedom and how technology, particularly blockchain, can empower individuals and communities. Illustrate this by discussing specific innovations or projects that have inspired you and made a difference in people's lives.

Explain your methodology in solving complex problems, such as breaking the issue down into manageable parts, conducting thorough research, collaborating with team members, and iterating on solutions. Provide examples of past experiences where your approach was particularly effective.

Discuss techniques such as setting clear communication channels, understanding partner needs, and aligning objectives where collaboration can lead to innovative solutions. Share past experiences where you've successfully onboarded partners or collaborated on projects.

Outline your experience with Ethereum, how you’ve worked with its features, and the EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine). Highlight any specific projects or applications you’ve developed, showcasing your depth of knowledge and practical insights into the Ethereum ecosystem.

Share your strategies for prioritizing work, such as using project management tools, setting clear goals, and maintaining effective communication with your team. Emphasize the importance of self-discipline and adaptability in a remote setting.

Discuss your methods for staying informed, whether it’s through academic articles, community discussions, attending webinars, or participating in tech meetups. Highlight specific recent trends or tools you are particularly excited about.

Identify major hurdles such as scalability, user education, and regulatory issues. Discuss your insights on how these challenges can be addressed, based on your experiences and research in the blockchain space.

Reflect on how your values align with the company’s mission and culture. Talk about your beliefs in diversity, freedom, and ownership in the workplace, and share examples of how you've contributed positively to company culture in past roles.