Rust Jobs for Rustaceans

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of 5 experienced engineers dedicated to building the Midnight blockchain.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including architects, software developers in test, and product managers, to ensure timely and high-quality product delivery.
• Collaborate with the product team to define and plan feature roadmaps, ensuring seamless execution.
• Maintain high standards within the team, guiding engineers in their professional growth.
• Play a key role in scaling the team, including hiring, interviewing, and contributing to planning healthy team growth and career progression.
• Provide leadership in driving a security-focused culture, fostering innovation, and promoting collaboration within the team and across the organization.
• Actively participate in writing Rust code, code reviews, offering valuable feedback on testability, code quality, and adherence to best practices.

Requirements:

• Degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, or a related subject (Bachelor or above).
• Ability to lead and mentor lead software engineers.
• Proven experience in software engineering roles, with a minimum of 8 years experience working with complex software systems.
• 3+ years of experience in engineering team management.
• 3+ years of experience writing Rust code.
• 5+ years of practicing agile methodologies.
• Proficient in working with Git, SDLC, and variousCI/CD tools (GitHub Actions etc).
• Performance and security testing experience would be a plus.
• Solid understanding of blockchain technology, including distributed ledger concepts, consensus algorithms, and smart contracts (a plus).
• Experience with TypeScript and JavaScript is advantageous.
• Demonstrated understanding of blockchain technology, including consensus algorithms and smart contracts (desirable).
• Proven experience in managing and leading teams of software engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Track record of focused and successful project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies, with a particular focus on Agile and DevOps practices.