Build the reference implementation of a decentralized, efficient, and robust foundation for humanity’s information
We are hiring senior software engineers/leaders  to work on the reference implementation of Filecoin
Filecoin is one of the most promising projects of Web 3
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Fusing cutting edge SNARK research with a blockchain powered by the *useful* work of file storage, Filecoin demonstrates a practical application of these technologies to a giant market and global need
If successful, Filecoin will form a new foundation for distributed storage and computation for humans everywhere
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Fusing cutting edge SNARK research with a blockchain powered by the *useful* work of file storage, Filecoin demonstrates a practical application of these technologies to a giant market and global need
If successful, Filecoin will form a new foundation for distributed storage and computation for humans everywhere
Many significant technical challenges remain as we work towards network launch, with even more in expanding the network and functionality after that point
We’re seeking senior engineers experienced in distributed systems design and implementation to join our full-time open-source team
We particularly value experience independently designing and implementing significant components of complex systems, and the execution focus and discipline to carry projects to completion
Experience leading strong open source communities and/or contributing to other blockchain-like projects will be very highly regarded
We’re seeking senior engineers experienced in distributed systems design and implementation to join our full-time open-source team
We particularly value experience independently designing and implementing significant components of complex systems, and the execution focus and discipline to carry projects to completion
Experience leading strong open source communities and/or contributing to other blockchain-like projects will be very highly regarded
Distributed Systems Engineering at Protocol Labs
Distributed systems engineering lies at the center of many projects at Protocol Labs
With IPFS, libp2p, Filecoin and other related projects we are laying the foundation for a more resilient, more secure, distributed version of the web
This requires rigorous engineering from protocol design through all the phases of implementation
We strike a balance between pragmatism (put it on a ship â›´), deeply informed protocol design, and strict application of strong engineering principles
All of this happens in an environment defined by curiosity, passion, and a love for open source
With IPFS, libp2p, Filecoin and other related projects we are laying the foundation for a more resilient, more secure, distributed version of the web
This requires rigorous engineering from protocol design through all the phases of implementation
We strike a balance between pragmatism (put it on a ship â›´), deeply informed protocol design, and strict application of strong engineering principles
All of this happens in an environment defined by curiosity, passion, and a love for open source
As a Distributed Systems Software Engineer at Protocol Labs you might …
- Design and implement significant components of the Filecoin open source reference implementation (in Go and Rust)
- Develop solutions to hard problems in low-trust distributed systemsIntegrate research results and demonstrations into working, scalable programs and systems
- Contribute to protocol design and specification efforts
- Lead and develop more junior engineers, and provide guidance and review for open source contributors around the world
You may be a fit for this role if you have…
- Significant experience designing and building distributed infrastructure or systems
- A strong technical design ability informed by broad experience across multiple domains/specialties
- A solid understanding of distributed systems principles and applications
- A keen awareness of teamwork, process, and patterns of successful collaboration
Highly valued bonus experience includes:
- Open source community curation and leadership
- Decentralized building blocks such as blockchain, DHTs, smart contracts, p2p networking, etc
- Security engineering and/or cryptography principles and practices
- Large-scale systems (especially networking, performance, storage, or reliability engineering)
- Virtual machines
- Extensive Go programming
What’s it like to work at Protocol Labs?
Protocol Labs mission is to improve humanity’s most important technology, the Internet
We build protocols, systems, and tools to improve how it works
Today, we are focused on how we store, locate, and move information
Our projects include IPFS, Filecoin, libp2p, and more
We build protocols, systems, and tools to improve how it works
Today, we are focused on how we store, locate, and move information
Our projects include IPFS, Filecoin, libp2p, and more
As a distributed team, we hire anywhere in the world, and at various levels of experience (entry, senior, staff)
We look for people with unique perspectives and diverse backgrounds
We look for people with unique perspectives and diverse backgrounds
We have a great benefits package, including parental leave, contributions to your retirement, competitive pay, and unlimited time off
For U
S
-based employees, we also provide platinum-level health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
For U
S
-based employees, we also provide platinum-level health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family