Protocol Engineer

Summary

Join O(1) Labs, a team dedicated to advancing zero-knowledge cryptography applications, as a Protocol Engineer. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the core design and development of the Mina protocol, work on networking and infrastructure, and explore zero-knowledge circuits and DSLs. You'll collaborate on exciting projects involving zero-knowledge proof systems, performance optimizations, and consensus algorithms. While experience with functional programming or OCaml is a plus, O(1) Labs prioritizes diverse backgrounds and a passion for greenfield projects. The company offers competitive compensation, equity, and top-of-the-market benefits. Based in San Francisco but with a global team, O(1) Labs fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive, design, and develop on exciting projects, including core design and development of the Mina protocol
• Work on networking and infrastructure
• Develop zero-knowledge circuits and DSLs
• Work on and with new zero-knowledge proof systems
• Perform performance optimizations
• Develop protocols using zero-knowledge cryptography
• Work on consensus algorithms

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in functional programming
• Knowledge of programming language theory
• Experience with type theory / formal program verification
• Knowledge of cryptography
• Experience with low-level performance optimizations
• Experience with compiler design
• Experience with distributed systems
• Experience in OCaml or other functional programming languages

Benefits

• Competitive compensation in salary and equity
• Top-of-the-market benefits