Rust Jobs for Rustaceans

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Optimize Networking Protocols: Design, implement, and optimize the gossip and block delivery protocols to enhance the overall performance of the Solana network.
• Ensure Network Security: Identify and mitigate potential security vulnerabilities within the networking stack, ensuring robust protection against emerging threats.
• Scalability and Performance: Work on improving the scalability of the network to handle increasing transaction volumes and node participation without compromising on performance.
• Testing and Validation: Create and execute comprehensive tests to validate the reliability and efficiency of the networking stack, including stress tests, fault injection, and performance benchmarking.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including core protocol engineers, security experts, and infrastructure teams, to ensure the seamless integration and functioning of the networking components.
• Documentation and Code Review: Maintain thorough documentation of the networking protocols and conduct peer code reviews to uphold high standards of code quality and consistency.

Requirements:

• Experience: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience and 3+ years of hands-on experience with core infrastructure software and distributed systems.
• Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in systems programming languages such as **Rust **or C++. Experience with networking protocols and distributed systems. Deep understanding of TCP/IP networking, architecture, and principles underlying distributed systems.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze complex systems, identify potential issues, and develop effective solutions.
• Security Mindset: Knowledge of common security threats and best practices in network security.
• Performance Optimization: Experience with performance profiling and optimization techniques.
• Collaboration and Communication: Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Linux, systems automation tools, and systems architecture.
• A knack for designing secure protocols, software, and algorithms that minimize trust requirements.
• Active participation in Bitcoin/Ethereum/Blockchain projects or the open-source community is highly desirable.