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About Supra
Supra is pioneering the future of information services in global markets. As an exciting, ambitious, and well-funded startup with unique technical capabilities, we aim to be a future leader in decentralized data. Our team includes professionals, academics, and advisors with experience from leading institutions such as Purdue University, University of Cambridge, University of Pennsylvania, Columbia University, and University of Oxford.

Additionally, our industry experience includes prestigious companies like JPMorgan Chase & Co., Qualcomm, ConsenSys, and Binance. Based in Switzerland with a remote-first policy, our globally distributed team spans over 35 countries. We are dedicated to solving the Oracle Dilemma through innovative solutions in consensus mechanisms, real-time data services, decentralized finance (DeFi), and Layer 1 (L1) technologies.

Trust, kindness, honesty, and a commitment to ethical, decentralized technologies are the cornerstones of our culture.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain our blockchain infrastructure using Rust and/or Move programming languages.
• Implement and optimize Layer1 and Layer2 protocols to enhance the scalability and performance of our blockchain platform.
• Build decentralized and trustless systems that ensure the security and immutability of our blockchain platform.
• Collaborate with our core development team to identify and address performance bottlenecks and security vulnerabilities.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure the quality and maintainability of our codebase.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in blockchain technology and contribute to the continuous improvement of our platform.
• Contributors to open-source projects will be given high consideration

Requirements:
The ideal candidate for us has:

• 3+ years of strong proficiency in Rust programming languages, with a deep understanding of their unique features and best practices
• Strong expertise in networking, consensus protocols, parallel execution, storage, and other fundamental blockchain concepts
• Experience in building decentralized and trustless systems, with a focus on scalability and performance optimization
• Deep knowledge of system-level performance tuning techniques, such as memory management and CPU utilization optimization
• Familiarity with blockchain security best practices and the ability to identify and address potential vulnerabilities in our codebase
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Pro-active communication and collaboration abilities with native-level proficiency in written and oral English

Candidates with below skills will be given priority:

• Proficiency in Move programming language
  • Preference: Working experience in Move Runtime (preferably Aptos Move)
  • Good to have: Move Smart Contracts experience
• Contributor to open-source projects

What's In It For You
Joining Supra means joining a fast-growing startup with a diverse and dynamic team. Every role is impactful, allowing you to engage in meaningful work that contributes to our success.

You will enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote environment with adaptable working hours, enabling you to work from anywhere globally.

• Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages aligned with market standards.
• Work-Life Balance: Eligible team members have access to flexible paid time off, sick leave, and other time-off options, adjusted in line with local regulations.
• National Holidays: We recognize national holidays specific to each team member’s country and provide paid leave in accordance with local guidelines.
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage options, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, are available to full-time employees where applicable.

Getting Started with Supra
We believe in giving you the space to settle in. Your first month is about orientation and learning:

• Engage with your team to understand our business, vision, mission, and strategic goals.
• Enhance your skills to navigate the evolving DeFi landscape.
• Absorb our core values and establish connections with your colleagues through one-on-one meetings.
• Familiarize yourself with the tools and processes vital to our operations.
• Analyze our product offerings and contribute to discussions that shape our future.