We are seeking a core Protocol Engineer to help implement the Subspace Network, a radically decentralized, next-generation blockchain written in Rust, using the Substrate framework. Subspace employs a novel proof-of-storage consensus algorithm and a decoupled execution framework, which allows it to scale far beyond existing blockchains, without sacrificing security or decentralization. Subspace Labs is an early-stage, venture-backed startup with a globally distributed team. To learn more visit our website and read the technical whitepaper.

Your Responsibilities

• Become a leading contributor and core maintainer of the Subspace Network

• Implement a series of novel consensus, execution, and scalability proposals

• Maintain the highest standards of distributed open-source software development including modular design, comprehensive testing, proper documentation, and responsive support

Key Requirements:

• Experience with current blockchain technologies and landscape

• Theoretical background in distributed systems, such as consensus algorithms, as well as cryptographic fundamentals

• Strong Rust programming skills are required, including experience with production-ready code

• Experience working with large open-source codebases

Bonus Experience:

• Familiarity with Substrate and the Polkadot ecosystem

• Experience implementing blockchain consensus protocols

• A passion for decentralized, peer-to-peer systems and Web3 technologies

What We Offer

𐄁 The ability to work from anywhere in the world

𐄁 A competitive salary with generous equity and token grants

𐄁 Medical, dental, and vision insurance (US-based only)

𐄁 A unique opportunity to shape the future of the internet

𐄁 Team off-sites in various locations around the globe

Salary and compensation

No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Web3 and Engineer jobs that are similar:

$60,000 — $105,000/year