Senior Performance Architect, Input Output
Midnight
Blockchain infrastructure research & engineering
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Blockchain infrastructure research & engineering
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
201-500 employees
Company mission
To perturb the graphs to a more connected, transparent and fair configuration for both the flow of ideas and value.
Role
Who you are
- If you are passionate about blockchain and have a proven track record of designing and implementing high performance blockchain systems, we want to hear from you
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the field of performance architecture and engineering, preferably in the blockchain or distributed systems domain
- Proven track record in architecting and implementing high-performance, scalable, and resilient systems
- Expertise in performance monitoring, analysis, and optimization techniques
- Strong programming skills, with proficiency in languages such as Rust, Go, or Python
- Experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving complex projects to completion
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Passion for the blockchain and privacy-preserving technology space
- Helpful to have in-depth understanding of cryptographic protocols, zero-knowledge proofs, and their performance implications
- Demonstrate an in-depth understanding and substantial experience in the implementation of developer tooling, programming languages, and run-time systems
- Showcase experience in writing developer tooling
- Bring innovative solutions to tooling design challenges, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in implementation
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
What the job involves
- As Senior Performance Architect, you will architect and execute solutions to assess and remediate scalability concerns arising from the unique cryptographic capabilities of the Midnight network
- This position presents a compelling challenge as you navigate the realms of pioneering research and technology while keeping a sharp focus on fulfilling the dynamic needs of the market
- To support you on this challenge, our products have software engineers, product managers, project managers, formal methods specialists, and QA test engineers, with whom you will be required to communicate professionally, effectively, and efficiently
- You will also provide technical coordination and assistance across Midnight’s partner ecosystem as needed to augment the skills and capabilities of the performance team
- This role will report directly to the Head of Architecture
- Architect and implement a comprehensive performance and health monitoring infrastructure
- Implement and develop new performance benchmarking frameworks
- Create performance dashboards and alerts to proactively identify and address performance issues
- Collaborate with vendors, partners, and stakeholders where appropriate to conduct performance testing and analysis
- Create detailed architecture documents, guidelines, and best practices for development teams to follow
- Work closely with the Crypto, Innovation, and Ledger teams to assess optimizations to zero-knowledge proof generation, new cryptographic curves, and improve transaction processing pipeline
- Guide the broader architecture team in architecting scalable solutions, including optimizations for diffusion, message propagation, and state storage
- Design and execute comprehensive performance test suites
- Conduct load testing and stress testing to validate performance improvements
- Implement performance regression testing to ensure ongoing performance stability
- Contribute to open-source ecosystem tools and applications on performance best practices, as appropriate
- Collaborate with the Hyperledger community and other privacy blockchain initiatives to develop performance standards for the sector
- Lead research and development efforts on next-generation privacy-preserving performance techniques
Our take
Blockchain technology has the potential to change the world, but its full potential is yet to be realised. Input Output's fully decentralized platform solves this problem through rigorous research practices and evidence-based software development, building high-assurance blockchain products for both the public and private sectors.
Input Output was founded by Charles Hoskinson, one of the most important names in cryptocurrency and blockchain. This has lent the company considerable weight, credibility and insight, allowing it to scale effectively. Input Output is best known for its flagship product, Cardano, a blockchain platform targeted at innovators, but its suite of products also includes Daedalus, ATALA, and Mantis.
Input Output's main challenge will be competing with other blockchain research and engineering companies. However, the strength of its technology and the expertise of its leadership should allow the company to remain competitive.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Remote work - ability to work anywhere
- Laptop reimbursement
- New starter package to buy hardware essentials (headphones, monitor, etc)
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Minimum 4 weeks of PTO + Sick Leave plan
- Monthly Health Stipend to use towards any wellness or medical coverage/service
- Pension
Company values
- Good Citizenship
- Deliberate and Considered
- Innovative and Evidence Based
- Act With Ethics and Integrity
- Empowered
- Accountability and Ownership
Company HQ
Downtown Core, Singapore
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Leadership
Charles Hoskinson
(CEO)Previously founded crytpocurrency companies Invictus Innovations and Ethereum. Also founded the Cryptocurrency Research Group.
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