About the job
About Unto Labs
At Unto Labs, we are a dedicated team of low-level engineers pushing the boundaries of distributed systems to harness the full potential of modern hardware. Our mission is to revolutionize blockchain technology, innovating from fundamental consensus mechanisms to finely-tuned networking stacks, serving applications that scale globally.
About the Role
We are on the lookout for a talented Systems Engineer to tackle the most complex challenges in distributed, high-performance computing. In this role, you will design and develop critical components of a base-layer blockchain, aiming to extract maximum performance from standard hardware. As part of our dynamic team, you will engage with the entire modern blockchain stack, including cryptography, consensus, distributed systems, and core kernels.
Key Responsibilities
Design robust systems ensuring effective process isolation.
Develop and test high-performance subsystems from the ground up in C, with a focus on cryptography, consensus algorithms, and networking.
Implement sophisticated error correction and data recovery solutions.
Contribute to and enhance a suite of custom benchmarking and performance testing tools.
Qualifications
Extensive knowledge of systems programming languages (C, C++, Rust) with an emphasis on performance optimization.
Strong understanding of contemporary CPU architectures, memory hierarchies, and low-level optimization strategies.
Expertise in high-performance networking and protocol design.
Familiarity with distributed systems and consensus algorithms.
Why Join Us?
Be at the cutting edge of blockchain technology, working on next-generation performance enhancements within a small, agile, and collaborative team.
Collaborate with seasoned experts in high-frequency trading and the development of scalable ecosystems.
Contribute to the architecture of a system capable of processing millions of transactions per second.
Gain access to state-of-the-art hardware and development tools.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive salary ranging from $180,000 to $250,000+ USD.
Significant equity and potential for growth.
A flexible working environment.

