Staff Systems Engineer (Rust)

As our Staff Systems Engineer specializing in Rust, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our technology landscape. You will report directly to our VP of Engineering and work closely with our CTO. Your primary responsibilities will include designing, developing, and implementing system libraries in Rust, which will be complemented by C++ and Go.

An active contributor to our GitHub repositories, you'll uphold best practices in software development and occasionally delve into compiler development, using tools like LLVM. Your role extends beyond technical expertise to facilitating cross-functional collaboration and strategic thinking, aiming to innovate and enhance our systems engineering continuously.

• Grasp the existing system architecture quickly for effective development and implementation

• Design, develop, and implement system libraries primarily in Rust, with a secondary focus on C++ and Go

• Develop and maintain APIs for zkVM with cross-version support

• Work on protocol buffers (protobuf), Capn’Proto, or FlatBuffers as needed

• Contribute to the company’s GitHub repositories and follow best practices

• Occasionally delve into compiler and OS development, leveraging LLVM

• Facilitate cross-functional collaborations and communications

• Continuously innovate and think strategically, always looking to improve existing processes

• Expert-level experience in Rust programming or C++ as a secondary language

• Solid understanding of systems programming and computer architecture

• Familiarity with Protocol Buffers, Capn’Proto, or FlatBuffers

• Background in compiler development or systems programming

• Hands-on experience with managing GitHub Open Source projects

• Working knowledge of other programming languages (Polyglot)

• Previous experience in Blockchain technology

• Familiarity with Zero-Knowledge Proofs

• Experience with LLVM (bonus)

Ideal Candidate Qualities

• 🔒 Authenticity: Demonstrates ethical leadership, honesty, and transparency in all interactions.

• 💖 Empathy: Shows understanding and concern for the well-being of team members, demonstrating a humane orientation to leadership.

• 🌟 Resilience: Demonstrates positivity and resilience in the face of challenges, providing inspiration and motivation to the team.

• 🌱 Growth Mindset: Encourages continuous learning and personal development within the team, focusing on the human dynamic and the unique needs and strengths of all stakeholders.

• 🎯 Strategic Thinking: Exhibits the ability to think strategically and act decisively, balancing immediate needs with long-term goals.

• 🌍 Inclusive Leadership: Champions diversity and inclusion, promoting equitable opportunities and treatment for all team members.

• 🤝 Collaborative: Excels at breaking down silos and creating a "one team, one roadmap" culture. Has a strong ability to facilitate productive relationships across teams.

• 👷🏾‍♀️ Builder: You’re a Creator and a Doer, you get the vision, create …