We seek a talented C/C++ engineer to help develop and optimize the software for a high-performance blockchain. Your role is to write software for the validator, adding new features, maximizing throughput, minimizing block times, in all cases ensuring that maximum performance is achieved. Additionally, you will work with an ecosystem of outside contributors to guide your work, and to influence the overall direction of the project.Good candidates for this role will have a background working on high-frequency trading applications. They are deep subject matter experts in extremely high-performance software, and are capable of taking major projects from early stage design through completion. They also have excellent communication skills that enable them to work with team members with other specializations, as well as the broader crypto community.What You'll Do:Develop, tune, deploy and support an extremely high-performance blockchainWrite highly optimized C/C++ code to add new features to blockchain validatorWork with other specialized engineers to diagnose and solve blockchain performance issues across all levels of the software/hardware/networking stackOwn and project manage software development initiatives from requirements gathering, design review, implementation, deployment and documentationSkills You'll Need:At least 5+ years of computer programming skills using C++ in a Linux environment, preferably developing low-level and/or embedded software applications (e.g., high-frequency trading software)Strong understanding of computer systems e.g. operating systems, networks, performance optimization, etc.Deep understanding of networking (Ethernet, TCP/IP, etc) with low-level knowledge preferredStrong written and verbal communication skillsPrevious experience demonstrating strategic thinking skills and maturity in tackling complex problems, dealing with people, technology and processesDegree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related fieldNote: Visa Sponsorship is offered for candidates within the US or EU
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