IFT is hiring Web3 Rust and Nim Engineer (ACZ)

Desired Qualifications

Who we are Vac
builds
public good protocols for the decentralised web.We do applied research based on which we build protocols, libraries and publications. This role is within the Vac ACZ (Applied Cryptography & ZK) unit, which supports various

Duties & Responsibilities

Logos projects. The role We are seeking a skilled network engineer to implement and enhance our network components, with a strong emphasis on peer-to-peer (P2P) protocols and robust security measures.You will analyse technical specifications to grasp requirements and constraints, offering constructive feedback to improve clarity and effectiveness. Key responsibilities Implement network components with a focus on P2P protocols. Implement components beyond the network scope. Ensure network security and privacy measures are effectively integrated. Analyse technical specifications to understand requirements and constraints. Provide constructive feedback on specifications to enhance clarity and effectiveness. Deconstruct complex network issues to identify root causes. Prioritise problems and determine which can be deferred for future resolution. Monitor network performance metrics to assess component efficiency. Conduct troubleshooting and debugging to resolve issues promptly. Review pull requests from team members for quality and adherence to standards. Provide actionable feedback to foster team development and improve code quality. You ideally will have Very strong engineering background Very strong Rust skills and willingness to learn and work with
Nim Keen communicator Experience with implementing network components Experience in, and passion for, blockchain technology A strong alignment to our principles:
https://status.im/about/#our-principles Bonus points if Experience with

Other

Nim Experience with Solidity Experience in implementing components of zero-knowledge argument systems and related technologies (zk-SNARK, circom, Nova, Plonk/Halo2, zk-STARK) Understanding of zero-knowledge argument systems and related technologies (zk-SNARK, circom, Nova, Plonk/Halo2, zk-STARK), elliptic curve cryptography, and circuit design Experience with Open Source software [Don t worry if you don t meet all of these criteria, we d still love to hear from you anyway if you think you d be a great fit for this role. Just explain to us why in your cover letter]. Hiring process
The hiring process for this role will be: Interview with our POps team Interview with team member from the Vac team Pair programming task with the Vac team Interview with
Vac team lead The steps may change along the way if we see it makes sense to adapt the interview stages, so please consider the above as a guideline. Compensation The expected compensation range for this role is negotiable, dependent on how we assess your skills and experience throughout our interview process. We are happy to pay in any mix of fiat/crypto.