Senior Software Engineer, Runtime at Nomic Foundation – Remote

The Nomic Foundation is a non-profit advancing the Ethereum ecosystem. We build open-source runtimes, compilers, build systems, and deployment solutions that are used by tens of thousands of developers. We emphasize robust engineering and lean processes, allowing for quick decision-making and distraction-free software development. You have the opportunity to shape the future of the Ethereum ecosystem through deep technical work on critical developer infrastructure, where your specific contributions will have a tangible impact.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer, Runtime

Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Team

  • The EDR team builds an Ethereum runtime designed for developer tooling. Our users are initially the Hardhat users and, later on, third-party tooling developers integrating our runtime APIs to analyze Solidity code execution for their own users.
  • In its first iteration, EDR is a complete Rust rewrite of Hardhat’s Ethereum network simulation used for Solidity development and testing before production deployment. We aim to build a reusable runtime library to empower the Ethereum ecosystem to build better code execution analysis tools.
  • This is a fully-remote role, and we’re open to candidates applying within UTC+2 to UTC-4 timezones.

Responsibilities 
What you’ll do:

  • Maintain and implement low-level functionality at the EVM bytecode level in Rust
  • Work on an open-source project while helping triage Github issues and supporting users
  • Tackle large, complex, and ambiguous projects, starting from a set of high-level product requirements
  • Identify and/or clarify requirements and analyze tradeoffs, risks, dependencies, user value, and non-functional requirements
  • Deep dive into user pain points, concerns, and requests
  • Independently solve tasks that range from complex design/architecture issues and complex previously unknown blockers to churning through coding tasks and bugs at a high pace
  • Uncover unknowns or gaps and prototype solutions for major risks
  • Act as a force multiplier for the team
  • Contribute to project management and roadmap planning. You’ll outline risks and dependencies and break down scopes and roadmap items into tangible milestones while optimizing for fast delivery
  • Keep timely communication with management stakeholders, other engineering teams, and other functions
  • Coach other engineers on technical topics

Requirements
Who we’re looking for:

  • At least 5 years of experience working on systems software
  • 5+ years of experience with C++ OR 2+ years of working with Rust
  • You have a product-oriented mindset. You focus on future usage of what you’re building, always considering its impact, and make trade-offs accordingly
  • Prior experience working in a remote and globally distributed environment. We work mostly asynchronously, so the ability to take ownership strongly and work with minimal direction is crucial
  • Experienced in cross-team collaboration
  • As this is an early-stage project, we are seeking a teammate who is comfortable adapting to changing requirements
  • Knowledge of Ethereum is a plus, especially low-level concepts, but it’s not required

Compensation and Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO
  • Budget for hardware equipment
  • Annual Learning & Development Budget
  • Vesting ETH grant as part of total compensation
  • Statutory benefits specific to your location (depending on the employment contract)

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online


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