Remote Senior Protocol Engineer

Summary

Join the Core Team at Matter Labs as a Senior Protocol Engineer and contribute to the design and implementation of the zkSync smart contract platform.

Requirements

• Excellent understanding of Ethereum and the EVM
• Experience with Solidity or Vyper
• 5+ years in software development
• Fluency in Rust, C++, Scala, Java or Go - we work primarily with Rust, but prior experience with this language is not mandatory
• Deep understanding of software engineering best-practices
• An understanding of Merkle Trees
• Ownership mindset and a track record of successfully accomplishing projects
• In-depth knowledge of common algorithms, data structures, and their computational & memory complexities
• Experience implementing data structures and algorithms from scratch
• Experience in cryptography/high-load/protocols design is a big plus
• Fluent written and spoken English

Responsibilities

• Developing at L1 and L2, including system contracts (implemented in Solidity and Yul) and server side changes
• Shaping the future of the protocol through research, design, prototyping, engineering, and discussion with external partners
• Conducting independent research in your area of ownership, design, implement and document solutions, and potentially leading a team

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Equity and token package
• 100% coverage for health, dental, and vision Insurance
• 16 weeks of parental leave
• Flexible paid time off
• Company closure weeks 1-2x per year
• $2000 USD work equipment stipend
• $300 USD monthly co-working allowance
• Company offsites 1-2x per year
• $500 USD learning & development stipend
• 401k plan for US Employees