Sr. Software Engineer, Walrus Core
Mysten Labs believes that decentralized and open protocols are the bedrock of the internet of value. This is why at Mysten Labs, we are creating foundational infrastructure to accelerate the adoption of decentralized protocols based on blockchain technologies.
Join the Walrus Core team at Mysten Labs, where you'll be at the forefront of building the company's newest distributed system: Walrus, an efficient decentralized storage network. The Core team is dedicated to developing the software that powers Walrus’ storage nodes and its infrastructure. As a part of this team, you'll be responsible for the safety-critical core of the Walrus network. Our goals are to continually make Walrus more useful to builders while maintaining very high standards for safety,reliability, and efficiency.
We're seeking engineers with a passion for systems programming in all its forms, be it storage systems, distributed systems, or low-level performance optimization. Your role will involve enhancing the performance and reliability of the Walrus network, contributing to the core protocol design, and ensuring secure and efficient network operations. You will be a key player in evolving Mysten Labs’ web3 landscape to meet the growing demands of the ecosystem.
What You’ll Do:
Design, implement, and maintain Walrus core, including storage node, client software, smart contracts and toolchains that power Walrus and its infrastructure.
Work closely with the research, cryptography, production, security teams, and Sui core teams, to keep the Walrus network secure, performant, and reliable.
Optimize existing systems for scalability, efficiency, and reliability.
Collaborate with other teams at Mysten Labs to integrate new features and technologies.
What You’ll Have:
5 years of experience in systems and/or network programming, ideally in Rust, C or C++.
Experience designing and developing systems in one or more of the following areas: Distributed systems and consensus protocols, storage/database systems, high performance systems, or networking protocols.
Production experience: operating and managing production systems, proficiency in system monitoring and alerting, with strong focus on reliability.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Proven ability to drive complex projects to completion.
If you have it…Nice!:
Experience with Rust.
Previous work on blockchain technology or cryptographic protocols.
Significant contributions to open source projects.
Research experience on relevant computer science topics.
Our team is remote first and we are hiring across the world. Here at Mysten Labs, you’ll be joining a world-class team with tremendous growth potential as we bring the next billion users to web3. We raised a $300M Series B round from top Silicon Valley led venture funds like Jump Crypto, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Binance Labs, Redpoint, Lightspeed, Coinbase Ventures, Electric Capital, Standard Crypto, NFX, Slow Ventures, Scribble Ventures, Samsung Next, Lux Capital, among other investment firms and strategic partners. Come join us and build the future of web3!
At Mysten Labs, we believe in building a decentralized future where open protocols lay the foundation for a new internet of value. We are thrilled to announce the opening for a Sr. Software Engineer on our Walrus Core team. This is your chance to step into a pivotal role where you'll be directly contributing to the development of Walrus, our cutting-edge decentralized storage network. As an integral part of the Core team, your work will revolve around crafting the software that powers the storage nodes and overall infrastructure of Walrus. We are looking for someone who possesses a strong passion for systems programming, whether it be in distributed systems, storage solutions, or optimizing low-level performance. Your day-to-day will consist of enhancing the network’s reliability, scalability, and overall efficiency while ensuring secure operations. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including research, cryptography, and production, to keep Walrus robust and performant. If you have a solid background in systems and network programming and are excited about driving complex projects to completion, we want to hear from you! Join us as we empower developers and builders with an efficient decentralized storage solution and play a significant role in the evolution of the web3 landscape. With our remote-first environment, you have the opportunity to be part of an innovative team that raised $300M in funding to revolutionize the way our ecosystem interacts. Let’s build the future together at Mysten Labs!
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