Mysten Labs believes that decentralized and open protocols are the bedrock of the internet of value. This is why at Mysten Labs, we are creating foundational infrastructure to accelerate the adoption of decentralized protocols based on blockchain technologies.
Join the Sui Core team at Mysten Labs, where you'll be at the forefront of building the Sui blockchain's infrastructure. Our team is dedicated to developing the software that powers Sui's validators and full nodes. As a part of this team, you'll be responsible for the safety-critical core of the Sui network. Our goals are to continually make the core Sui protocol more useful to builders while maintaining very high standards for safety and reliability.
We're seeking an engineer with a passion for systems programming in all its forms, from storage systems, to distributed systems, to low-level performance optimization. Your role will involve enhancing the performance and reliability of the Sui blockchain infrastructure, contributing to the core protocol design, and ensuring secure and efficient network operations. You will be a key player in evolving our blockchain technology to meet the growing demands of the ecosystem.
What You’ll Do:
- Design, implement, and maintain the core blockchain network software that powers Sui's validators and full nodes.
- Work closely with cryptographic protocols and apply best practices in network security.
- Optimize existing systems for scalability, efficiency, and reliability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new features and technologies.
- Participate in code reviews and maintain high standards for code quality and system performance.
What You’ll Have:
- Proficient in systems programming and network programming.
- Strong experience with distributed systems and consensus algorithms.
- Familiarity with storage systems and database management.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
If you have it…Nice!:
- Experience with Rust or similar systems programming languages.
- Previous work on blockchain technology or cryptographic protocols.
- Contributions to open source projects.
Our team is remote first and we are hiring across the world. Here at Mysten Labs, you’ll be joining a world-class team with tremendous growth potential as we bring the next billion users to web3. We raised a $300M Series B round from top Silicon Valley led venture funds like Jump Crypto, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Binance Labs, Redpoint, Lightspeed, Coinbase Ventures, Electric Capital, Standard Crypto, NFX, Slow Ventures, Scribble Ventures, Samsung Next, Lux Capital, among other investment firms and strategic partners. Come join us and build the future of web3!
Compensation Range: $150K - $225K
