Unto Labs is a team of low-level engineers pushing distributed systems to the physical limits of modern hardware. We’re reimagining blockchains, from core consensus primitives to performance-tuned networking stacks, in the service of global scale applications.
About the roleWe're seeking a Systems Engineer to take on the toughest challenges in distributed, high-performance computing. You'll be responsible for designing and building key parts of a base-layer blockchain, focused on juicing every last ounce of performance from commodity hardware. As a member of our fast-paced team, you'll work across the entire modern blockchain stack, including cryptography, consensus, distributed systems, and core kernels.
ResponsibilitiesDesign systems for robust process isolation
Build and test high-performance sub-systems from scratch in C, focusing on cryptographic operations, consensus mechanisms, and networking
Implement advanced error correction and data recovery mechanisms
Build and contribute to a suite of custom benchmarking and performance testing tools
Deep expertise in systems programming languages (C, C++, Rust) with a focus on performance optimization
Experience and understanding of modern CPU architectures, memory hierarchies, and low-level optimization techniques
Expertise in high-performance networking and protocol design
Understanding of distributed systems and consensus algorithms
Be at the forefront of blockchain technology, working on next-generation performance optimization, on a small, fast-moving, tight-knit team
Work with a team of experts with deep expertise in high-frequency trading and scaling developer ecosystems
Shape the architecture of a system designed to process millions of transactions per second
Access to cutting-edge hardware and development tools
Competitive salary ($180k-$250k+ USD)
Significant equity and upside potential
Flexible work environment
Unlimited vacation policy
Health insurance
Hardware and development tool allowance
Conference and learning budget
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Unto Labs San Francisco, California, USA Office
2261 Market St, STE 86179, San Francisco, California, United States, 94114
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