About Unto LabsUnto Labs is a team of low-level engineers building the next generation of blockchain technology. We push distributed systems to the physical limits of modern hardware.
About the roleWe're seeking a Founding Blockchain Engineer to take on the toughest challenges in distributed systems and high-performance computing. You'll be responsible for designing and building key parts of our Layer 1 blockchain, focusing on getting the best performance from commodity servers. As a member of our fast-paced team, you'll work on the entire modern blockchain stack, including core cryptography, consensus, distributed systems, and performance issues.
Responsibilities• Build and test high-performance sub-systems from scratch in C, focusing on cryptographic operations, consensus mechanisms, and networking protocols
- Design systems for robust process isolation
- Implement advanced error correction and data recovery mechanisms
- Create comprehensive benchmarking suites and performance testing frameworks
QualificationsTechnical Requirements• Deep expertise in systems programming languages (C, C++, Rust) with a focus on performance optimization
- Experience and understanding of modern CPU architectures, memory hierarchies, and low-level optimization techniques
- Understanding of distributed systems and consensus algorithms
- Expertise in high-performance networking and protocol design
Cultural Requirements• Crave ownership and seek to make a lasting impact
- Thrive in ambiguous environments and can create structure from chaos
- Proactively seek opportunities beyond your initial scope
- Strong bias for action and ability to move fast
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work closely with technical teams
- Excited about being one of the first employees at a fast-growing startup
- Willing to be based in San Francisco
Why join us?• Be at the forefront of blockchain technology, working on next-generation performance optimization
- Work with a team of experts from leading high-frequency trading and blockchain companies
- Shape the architecture of a system designed to process millions of transactions per second
- Access to cutting-edge hardware and development tools
Compensation and Benefits• Competitive salary ($180k-$250k+ USD)
- Significant equity and upside potential
- Flexible work environment
- Unlimited vacation policy
- Health insurance
- Hardware and development tool allowance
- Conference and learning budget