Succinct is hiring a
Senior Compiler Engineer

Summary

The job description is for a Compiler Engineer role at Succinct, a blockchain scaling and interoperability company. The role involves working on performance-oriented projects to optimize code for their zkVM (SP1). The team is based in San Francisco but open to exceptional remote candidates. Benefits include above-market salary, generous equity compensation, unlimited PTO, health insurance, lunch and dinner at the office, optional company-paid travel.

Requirements

• Proven track record in compiler design and system architecture
• Experience with industry-standard compiler technologies
• Ownership mindset
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Work on performance-oriented greenfield projects to product optimized code for our zkVM, SP1
• Research and implement ideas for how to create a new compiler backend for a ZK-friendly ISA

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong experience with one of LLVM or Cranelift
• Familiarity with cryptography

Benefits

• Above-market salary and generous equity compensation
• Unlimited PTO
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents
• Lunch and dinner provided at the office
• Optional, company-paid travel to events and conferences