Research Intern

Summary

Join Supra, a fast-growing, well-funded startup pioneering the future of information services in global markets, and contribute to enhancing blockchain technology. We are a remote-first company with a globally distributed team. This role focuses on optimizing data structures and storage layers for a MoveVM-based blockchain. You will study, experiment with, and benchmark existing implementations, integrating the best-performing solution into our codebase. We offer competitive compensation, flexible working hours, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and recognition of national holidays. Your first month will involve onboarding and familiarization with our company, team, and processes.

Requirements

• Very good command over Rust programming
• Knowledge and experience with Rust testing tools and testing methodologies
• Very good with debugging

Responsibilities

• Study data structures for storing the MoveVM-based blockchain’s current and archival state on the database
• Experiment and benchmark existing implementations such as Ethereum Merkle trees, Consensys bonsai trees, the Erigon approach
• Replace Merkle trees with Verkle trees or explore other data structure-level innovations
• Improve faster and more efficient access from the storage layer
• Understand the existing codebase
• Test the existing codebase via mocks and drivers
• Integrate and test the best-performing data structure and database with Supra Codebase
• Refactor parts of the code when necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Async programming/ tokio runtime in Rust
• Familiarity with Key Store DB technologies like RocksDB
• Knowledge of Ethereum and other popular blockchains
• Familiarity with data structures amenable for parallel execution

Benefits

• Fully remote environment with adaptable working hours
• Competitive Compensation
• Flexible paid time off, sick leave, and other time-off options, adjusted in line with local regulations
• Paid leave in accordance with local guidelines for national holidays
• Comprehensive health coverage options, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, are available to full-time employees where applicable