Senior Rust Engineer - Cryptocurrency Node Software

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Senior Rust Engineer - Cryptocurrency Node Software

Job Intro

As a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Rust, you will be a key player within a team of highly skilled software engineers dedicated to building and maintaining a high-performance cryptocurrency node software. Your primary task will be to integrate new Rust crates into our node software — including components such as database layers, networking layers, and gRPC APIs — while maintaining and improving existing code. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the backbone of our innovative cryptocurrency platform.

Responsibilities & Requirements

• Develop and maintain high-quality cryptocurrency node software components and specifications.

• Take ownership of complex topics such as the design and implementation of a distributed tracing framework within the node software, the development of an end-user-facing gRPC API for external integrations, or the redesign of the node discovery mechanism to improve robustness and scalability.

• Drive these initiatives to successful completion by collaborating effectively across teams including Research Scientists, Software Engineers, and DevOps.

• Adapt and thrive in a dynamic environment where your work may evolve rapidly based on user feedback and data from the builder community.

• Foster a transparent and open work environment, engaging actively with the IOTA community on GitHub, Discord and crypto conferences.

• Ensure timely delivery of technical solutions while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

• Act as a mentor for your colleagues in our internal Rust training program. 

Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering.��

• 3+ years of experience with Rust programming.

• Basic understanding of cryptographic primitives (hashing, digital signatures, certificates, PKI) and how to properly use them.

• Knowledge of database technologies (key–value data storage paradigm, e.g. RocksDB) 

• Proficiency in networking protocols and frameworks (e.g. tonic, TCP, QUIC)

• Experience in designing and implementing gRPC APIs.

Nice to have:

• Experience with blockchain technologies and distributed ledger technologies.

• Experience with cybersecurity and secure software engineering.

What we offer

• The opportunity to collaborate with a senior team of some of the brightest minds in the industry.

• A flexible work-from-anywhere policy (we have been remote since day one).

• A culture of trust, empowerment, and constructive feedback.

• An agile and flexible organization with a flat hierarchy.