(Remote Work) Senior Protocol Engineer – Polygon Technology

Job Overview

• Job Title Senior Protocol Engineer
• Hiring Organization Polygon Technology
• Company Website https://polygon.technology/
• Remote Locations Worldwide
• Job Type  Remote, Full-Time

We are seeking a Senior Protocol Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of core components of the Miden rollup. You will contribute to the R&D efforts surrounding rollup architecture, which includes the state model, transaction model, execution model, etc. Your tasks will also involve supporting the development of the Miden node and the Miden client. We provide you with the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology, utilize advanced tools and modern programming languages, and gain in-depth knowledge about zero-knowledge proving systems.To learn more about the Miden rollup, you can find information here. Also, feel free to take a look at our repository here.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and implement the Miden rollup, operator, and client.
• Maintain and improve the core components of the Miden VM.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the team members.

Job Requirements

• Deep familiarity and a proven track record with Ethereum, rollup protocols, their trade-offs, and potential attack vectors.
• Expertise in Rust (~3 years), including a high comfort level with advanced concepts such as generics, lifetimes, memory management, concurrency, etc.
• Experience in working independently on open-ended problems.
• A strong sense of responsibility and comfort with autonomous work.

Nice-To-Have

• Interest in zero-knowledge proof-based blockchain systems.
• Experience writing smart contracts.
• Familiarity with the fundamentals of cryptography, such as hash functions and finite fields.
• A passion for open-source software and an eagerness to learn.
• A strong interest in privacy.

How To Apply

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