About Nexus
Nexus is building a world supercomputer by leveraging the latest advancements in AI, cryptography, engineering, and science. Our team of world-leading experts is developing and deploying the Nexus Layer 1 blockchain and Nexus zkVM (zero-knowledge virtual machine) in support of our mission to enable the Verifiable Internet.
Nexus raised $25M in Series A funding from Lightspeed, Pantera, Dragonfly, SV Angel, and more.
We are headquartered in San Francisco, and this role will be in-person with the rest of the Nexus team.
We’re looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer focused to join our team and play a critical role in pushing the boundaries of privacy and scalability within our decentralized platform by designing, developing, and optimizing zero-knowledge proof systems. Your expertise in Rust will be instrumental in building efficient and secure solutions that contribute significantly to the advancement of Nexus and shape the future of computation.
Design, develop, and implement efficient zk-proof protocols and systems
Conduct research and analysis of emerging zk-proof techniques and algorithms
Develop and maintain libraries and tools for zk-proof generation, verification, and integration within the platform
Optimize the performance and efficiency of zk-proof implementations, ensuring minimal resource consumption and low latency
5+ years of professional engineering experience with a focus on cryptography
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical field
Deep technical understanding of Rust, including knowledge of ownership, memory management, and concurrency
Experience with common Rust libraries and frameworks for building high-performance systems
Proven ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to navigate ambiguity and make strategic decisions
Embrace AI as a core part of how you work, think, and build.
Advanced degree in a technical field
Experience with programming competitions and/or participation in the International Olympiad of Mathematics, International Math Olympiad, International Physics Olympiad, etc.
Entrepreneurial spirit with an interest in spearheading new projects
Experience with zero-knowledge proofs and zkVM concepts
Contribution to open-source projects related to distributed systems or Rust programming
Competitive salary and generous equity compensation
Health insurance for employees and their dependents
Daily lunch and dinner provided at SF headquarters
Company-paid travel to events and conferences
Nexus is committed to diversity in our workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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