What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Software Engineer - Blockchain position at Career Renew?
We are building ZK infrastructure on Solana and a specialized ZK prover. We’re looking to onboard a talented senior software engineer to help us build a verifiable compute framework on Solana. We've been founded in 2024 with a mission to innovate and accelerate the adoption of novel cryptographic primitives such as zero-knowledge proofs, multi-party computation, fully homomorphic encryption, and post-quantum cryptography. We are a small team of 6 people consisting of 3 founders, 2 engineers and 1 operations.
Position Overview: We’re looking to add a senior engineer to our team to build and maintain an open-source verifiable compute framework for Solana.
● We are a fully remote team split between North America and Taiwan
Key Responsibilities:
● Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend systems and APIs to support our proving service integrations and infrastructure platform
● Optimize infrastructure performance and scalability to handle increasing proof request volumes and user demands
● Read existing codebases, understand mechanisms and maintain as your own
● Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while adhering to open-source best practices
● Participate in code reviews and potentially mentor junior developers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
● Stay informed about emerging cryptographic frameworks, including ZK, MPC, FHE, PQC and industry trends in blockchain to drive innovation within the team
Qualifications:
● Solid previous experience building Solana infrastructure (Rust is critical)
● 1 years of experience writing Solana programs
● 2 years of experience writing ZK circuits and programs (zkVMs included)
● Proficiency with cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
● Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Javascript/Typescript
● Experience in building prover networks is preferred
● Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for staying at the forefront of technology
● Strong communication skills, high reliability, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, remote team environment
● Self-Starter and ability to take initiative
Why Join Us?
● Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
● Flexible work environment with remote work options
● Opportunities for professional development and career advancement in a rapidly growing field
● Work on impactful projects that contribute to the future of verifiable compute with a talented and innovative team
● Be part of a dynamic company culture that values creativity, integrity, and diversity
Compensation & Package
● Competitive USD base salary, equity and a benefits package
● Flexible work hours with a remote-friendly environment
● Opportunities for professional development and career advancement in a rapidly growing field
● Work on impactful projects that contribute to defining the future of Solana
