Senior Blockchain Engineer

GlitchD, operating under the umbrella of LunaEdge, is poised to be a pioneering innovation and R&D hub within the blockchain space. Dedicated to spearheading advancements in Web3 technologies, GlitchD is developing the GlitchD Stack - built for GlitchD CDK, GlitchD DA, and Zero-Knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine (ZK-EVM),  - for anyone to deploy custom GlitchD stack, DA layer, and off-chain compute protocols.

As a Senior Blockchain Engineer at GlitchD Labs, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and implementing advanced blockchain technologies. Your primary focus will be on ZK-VM. You will collaborate with a talented team of engineers to drive innovation and create solutions that enhance the interoperability, security, and scalability of blockchain networks.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement blockchain protocols with a focus on ZK-VM and Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate IBC and ZK-VM solutions into existing and new blockchain platforms.
• Conduct research and stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in blockchain technology, particularly in the areas of IBC and ZK-VM.
• Develop and optimize smart contracts for various blockchain applications.
• Ensure the security and efficiency of blockchain implementations through rigorous testing and code reviews.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and team members.
• Contribute to the overall architecture and design of blockchain systems.

• 3+ years of experience in blockchain development.
• Proficiency in Rust. Basic to mid-level Knowledge of Go.
• Experience in ZK libraries such as Plonky3, halo2, circom, Groth16, sp1, r1cs, etc.
• Strong understanding of cryptography and algorithms.
• Strong understanding of implementations of primary blockchain frameworks and platforms like Ethereum, Cosmos, Solana, and others.
• Experience with zk rollups like Scroll, Taiko, zkSync, and others.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Bonus points:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with layer 2 scaling solutions and sidechains.
• Knowledge of consensus algorithms and decentralized governance mechanisms.
• Contributions to open-source blockchain projects.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for blockchain deployment and monitoring.

• Paid Time Off
• Work From Home
• Training & Development