Software Engineer, Nexus

• Experience building Layer 1 blockchains or deep expertise in distributed systems
• Proficiency in Rust, Golang, or equivalent
• Strong passion for consensus protocols, ZK, and cryptography
• Open-source contributions and a desire to work in an open, transparent environment

Desirable

• The Layer 1 team is a full-stack team working on the Nexus Layer 1 blockchain, an EVM-compatible blockchain powered by zkVM. This team is for bold engineers who thrive across the stack and can balance security and speed. This is a 0 to 100 project
• Work alongside the research team on protocol design, ensuring security, scalability, and liveness
• Implement and maintain the blockchain client software (e.g., Rust, Golang)
• Manage blockchain artifacts, including RPC endpoints, explorers, faucets, and financial integrations
• Integrate zkVM and verifiable compute R&D into the chain (e.g., Rust)
• Write and audit smart contracts in Solidity, ensuring security best practices
• Collaborate with Nexus partners to build and expand the ecosystem