ZK proofs are one of the most critical technologies to blockchain scaling, interoperability and privacy, but are too complex for most developers today.
Succinct’s mission is to make zero knowledge proofs accessible to any developer.
The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
SP1 is a state of the art, 100% open-source zkVM with performance that rivals custom ZK circuits and is up to 30x faster than any existing zkVM.
SP1 is a turning point for ZKP adoption : it makes it easy for any developer to use ZKPs by writing normal code in Rust (instead of complex circuits).
The Succinct Prover Network , under active development, is a hosted infrastructure layer for any application to outsource proof-generation for open-source proof systems.
We recently announced our $55 million raise across our Seed and Series A led by Paradigm, the best investor in crypto. Our team is still small but incredibly strong, and we are looking for exceptional people who are excited to work hard on challenging and impactful problems in a fast-paced environment.
Our office is located in San Francisco and we have a strong preference for candidates based there for this role, but are open to exceptional remote candidates.
The Role
We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer who specializes in Rust development to join our team to architect and develop low-level backend systems.
You’ll drive performance-oriented greenfield projects to produce code that is highly optimized for zkVMs and be an active open-source contributor to our GitHub repos working on the frontier of ZK.
In this role you will :
Develop and maintain APIs for SP1
Contribute to Succinct GitHub repositories
Architect and develop Rust system libraries
Understand bytecode coming from SP1 & build integrations with low-level Rust libraries
Have the ability to dive into compiler and OS development if needed
Constantly look to innovate and think strategically about how to improve systems
Qualifications
Expertise in low-level Rust development
Strong understanding of computer architecture and systems
Experience with industry-standard compiler technologies
Ownership mindset
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Nice to have
Experience with one of LLVM or Cranelift
Familiarity with performance-oriented systems
Familiarity with embedded Rust systems
Familiarity with cryptography
Location
Everyone on our team is located in San Francisco and works together in-person. Ideally, we’re looking for someone who enjoys in-person work and is already in San Francisco or willing to relocate (we can cover relocation costs).
For senior candidates who are an exceptional fit, we’d consider a remote position as long as you’re available to onboard in-person for the first few months.
Above-market salary and generous equity compensation
Unlimited PTO
Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents
Lunch and dinner provided at the office
Optional, company-paid travel to events and conferences
Even if the listed qualifications don't seem like an exact match, passionate and enthusiastic people who love to quickly learn are always welcome! Feel free to reach out or apply regardless and we would love to chat.
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