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Performance Engineer / Compiler Optimization - Crypto startup

Well funded L2 crypto infrastructure startup is looking for a Compiler Optimization Engineer to join their growing team!

Salary: $175,000 - $500,000 per year

A Bit About Us: Venture-backed crypto startup is looking for a highly skilled Performance Optimization Engineer to join their growing team! In this role, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and optimizing their core systems and infrastructure using the Rust programming language. This role offers the chance to tackle complex optimization challenges in distributed and hardware-centric systems, especially within cryptographic environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive advancements in compiler, runtime, and language implementation strategies.
• Optimize complex systems, with a focus on distributed architectures.
• Develop and enhance hardware-focused performance solutions, particularly for FPGA and GPU-based environments.
• Focus on cryptographic code optimizations to elevate efficiency and security.
• Implement and refine benchmarking methodologies to ensure peak performance.

Why join us?

They offer competitive compensation, benefits, and a stimulating work environment where your expertise will be highly valued and your ideas can make a significant impact!

• Great health benefits package, PTO / Vacation, 401K + match
• Remote work (local to USA)
• Great culture, innovative team, and growth opportunity
• Highly competitive comp package with a base salary + cash bonus + token or equity.
• Opportunity to make a high impact on both the company's product and the industry at large.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Expertise in compilers, runtimes, and language implementation concepts.
• Experience working at a crypto native startup, preferably blockchain infrastructure.
• Proficiency in optimizing distributed systems and hardware-based performance tasks.
• Strong knowledge of FPGA and GPU optimization techniques for cryptographic applications.
• Familiarity with benchmarking methodologies.
• Working knowledge of Rust and/or C++; experience with LLVM is a plus.
• An MS or PhD is preferred but not required.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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