High Performance C/C++ Engineer

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 blockchain
• Write highly optimized C/C++ code to add new features to blockchain validator
• Work with other specialized engineers to diagnose and solve blockchain performance issues across all levels of the software / hardware / networking stack
• Own and project manage software development initiatives from requirements gathering, design review, implementation, deployment and documentation

Skills 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 preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Previous experience demonstrating strategic thinking skills and maturity in tackling complex problems, dealing with people, technology and processes
• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

Note: Visa Sponsorship is offered for candidates within the US or EU