Kadena

Haskell/Rust Software Engineer

Remote
USD 180k - 220k
Haskell Rust
Description

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Haskell engineer who has familiarity with Rust, who would be able to help us integrate Ethereum and the Rust Ethereum client (reth) into our Chainweb blockchain architecture. The role will involve integrating the two environments, assessing areas of difficulty and proposing solutions, and helping us develop an efficient and capable union of the two technologies.

This position will report directly to our Engineering Manager, with the opportunity to grow with the role and company. 

How You'll Make An Impact

  • Integrate an Ethereum execution layer client with Chainweb
  • Understand the protocols, algorithms, and implementations of the relevant components of the Ethereum system
  • Understand the Chainweb blockchain architecture and the implications of what it means to incorporate Ethereum’s technology stack within it
  • Work on cross-chain transactions between Pact and Ethereum chains
  • Explore possibilities of running such an Ethereum side-chain as an L2 clearing to the main Ethereum blockchain
  • Contribute production quality Haskell and Rust code to Kadenas blockchain projects
  • Explore how Chainweb EVM chains can interact with the main Ethereum blockchain, for instance, clearing to Ethereum as an L2.

What Sets You Apart

  • Self-motivated and comfortable with remote work
  • Able to comprehend and solve difficult problems at the right level of abstraction
  • Knowledgeable about existing technologies, or able to research and learn what is needed
  • Able to contribute production quality code in Haskell and Rust to our code base

Kadena requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Kadena considers requests for reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons pursuant to applicable law.

What We Offer

This role has an annual starting salary range of $180,000 - $220,000 + benefits listed below. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to your individual skills and experience.

  • Fully paid medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Flexible savings accounts
  • Company coin options
  • Unlimited PTO (and a culture of taking time off) + 13 holidays
  • Company-wide closure between Christmas and New Year
  • Remote company with annual in-person offsite
  • Home office setup stipend

Who We Are

Kadena is the industry’s only scalable layer 1 Proof of Work (PoW) blockchain. The principal feature that drives Kadena is scalability, which enables Kadena to deliver infrastructure-grade performance for any blockchain project. Along with our own smart contract language Pact, Kadena's platform provides the world the tools and environment to turn ideas and ambitions into reality. Founded by Stuart Popejoy and William Martino who created JP Morgan’s first blockchain and led the SEC’s Crypto Committee, Kadena aims to allow for true blockchain mass adoption.

At Kadena, we value diversity, curiosity, a work/life balance, kindness, and teamwork.

Our Commitment to You

At Kadena we know that cultivating diversity and fostering an inclusive work environment is critical to our impact and success. We create an environment where no individual is advantaged or disadvantaged because of their background. We offer equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, or protected veteran status.

With a commitment to maintaining a bias-free environment in which harassment is prohibited, we respect cultural diversity and comply with the laws of the places in which we operate. We expect our business partners, suppliers, clients, and all of our team members to uphold these commitments.

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