Nethermind is hiring a

Rust Blockchain Systems Engineer Lead (APAC)

  Are you the one? If you've envisioned yourself at the forefront of AI and Web3 innovation, then Nethermind offers the perfect opportunity to transform that vision into reality. Nethermind is a Blockchain Research and Software Engineering company. We empower enterprises and developers worldwide to access and build on the decentralized web. Our work touches every part of the blockchain ecosystem - from fundamental cryptography research to application-layer protocol development. We are currently seeking a talented and passionate Blockchain Engineer to lead complex projects within our growing AI and ZK teams. You will be responsible for overseeing and managing engineering projects from inception to completion. In addition to leading engineers, the successful candidate will design, develop and optimize protocols and applications fundamental to the advancement of Web3. Our projects range from core protocol development of ZK components for Starknet to design and development of Hardware and Software for Worldcoin. Responsibilities:

Lead and manage engineering projects, including planning, scheduling and tracking of project delivery Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the engineering team throughout the project lifecycle. Resolve technical issues and challenges as they arise. Serve as the primary point of contact for project updates and progress reports. Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including management, team members, and clients, to keep them informed of project status and milestones. Perform R&D Designing and development of distributed and fault-tolerant systems Optimization and contribution to closed and open source projects Collaboration with internal and external teams within the Web3 community Opportunity to work with the top software engineers and research professionals to solve the toughest technical challenges Working with the latest tools and technologies Stay updated with new developments and technology in the blockchain space

Skills:

Proven experience (3+ years) in management and leadership of engineering teams Excellent programming skills - Rust experience required Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders. Deep understanding of Ethereum blockchain architecture Understanding of good software architecture and engineering process Ability to write clean, testable, and maintainable code without over-engineering An entrepreneurial nature, willing to take ownership and run toward problems Several years of experience in software development and a strong Computer Science background A fascination with the inner working of blockchains

Nice to have:

Experience with development on Starknet and Cairo language Familiarity with zk proof systems (ZK-STARK, ZK-SNARKs) Cryptography Mathematics Background Having activity on GitHub is a significant advantage (please include links to projects or PRs that you have submitted to external projects)

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