Sorella Labs Inc. is hiring Web3 Senior Protocol Engineer

Desired Qualifications

Join us as a Senior Protocol Engineer at Sorella Labs, where you will be instrumental in architecting and engineering a first-of-its-kind decentralized trading system at the forefront of MEV-aware application design. You will be responsible for supporting the design, testing, and implementation of our Rust-based backend execution and consensus systems, which play a pivotal role in the functioning of our protocol. This full-time, in-person role is based in our Soho, Manhattan office.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with our protocol engineer on the research, development, and implementation of Angstrom, our Rust-based execution engine and underlying consensus Play a key role in the development of our other Rust-based projects, such as Brontes, our proprietary MEV tracing system Architect and implement core and peripheral mechanisms for Angstrom and Brontes Conduct robust tests to ensure quality and stability Lead and manage a team of talented developers, ensuring efficient project progress across the backend stack Create and manage comprehensive technical documentation and diagrams for public use Constantly be curious and evaluate how to improve current code implementation
Qualifications
Strong knowledge of the Rust language, with proven previous development experience Demonstrated history working on high-performance production systems, with a deep understanding of asynchronous programming, networking, and computer architecture Familiarity with the Ethereum Virtual Machine Experience designing and building critical systems from the ground up Ability to contribute effectively in an asynchronous work environment, both as part of a team and independently Track record in leading technical teams and in management of complex software projects A strong passion for writing elegant and efficient code
Nice to Haves
Previous experience in high-frequency trading or MEV Significant contributions to open source projects Working knowledge of the Ethereum ecosystem and MEV supply chain Experience working with Ethereum execution clients, particularly Reth Experience working with Ethereum consensus clients like Lighthouse and Prysm Experience designing and implementing consensus-based systems Background in mathematics
Compensation

Duties & Responsibilities

$200k - $250k base salary + equity This is an expected compensation range but may vary depending on level of experience.
Benefits
New NYC office in Soho Comprehensive health, dental and vision 401k + match Gym reimbursement Industry conference, event and travel opportunities
Join Our Team
We re about passion, impact, and real-world solutions. We value talent, an eagerness to learn, and proactivity. We re on the lookout for adaptable, fast-learning individuals keen to join us in actively shaping the future of DeFi. Whether you re a blockchain veteran or come from a background in high-frequency trading or other critical high-performance systems, your contribution will make an outsize impact.
We offer
Independence and autonomy in your work A dynamic, fast-paced environment in Manhattan s vibrant core Total compensation that stands out above the market Regular international travel for conferences and global team building

Other

Who we are
We are a mission-driven team of established builders and researchers creating sustainable on-chain markets and experiences. Our expertise spans across several pivotal areas of Ethereum research with a particular focus on MEV and DEX design. Operating at the forefront of MEV-aware infrastructure, we have fostered strong working relationships with leading organizations like the Ethereum Foundation, Uniswap Labs, Chainbound, and Gattaca. Our contributions to the community also extend to multiple open-source projects, including:
Reth Foundry Alloy Ethers-reth Brontes, our (forthcoming) canonical MEV tracing system built on top of Reth
About Sorella Labs
Sorella Labs Inc. is a dual product and research organization building solutions to the hardest problems in decentralized finance. The team is currently building a robust and scalable protocol to address the two leading challenges decentralized systems pose in on-chain liquidity markets:
Loss-vs-rebalancing (LVR) for liquidity providers (LPs) Suboptimal execution for swappers