Senior Blockchain Engineer

Moonsong Labs is a cutting-edge Web3 incubator focused on driving projects and ideas in the next wave of developer and end user adoption.. We're assembling a dream team of brilliant minds who are as excited as we are about building the future of the internet. Together, we'll disrupt traditional industries, empower individuals, and create a more equitable and transparent digital landscape. Examples of Moonsong Labs projects include Moonbeam (EVM compatible L1 optimized for cross chain use cases), Tanssi (AppChain Infrastructure), and Glacis (Cross Chain Router / Firewall). 

The Protocol & Innovation Team

We are looking for a Senior Blockchain Engineer who will help develop core blockchain node software, blockchain infrastructure/tooling and other low level software for various blockchain networks including for the Moonbeam Network ( https://moonbeam.network/ ), zkSync, Starkware and Polkadot . Problem domains include cryptography, security, networking, game theory, zero knowledge, finance, political science, and programming language design.

Your Role

Development will be done primarily in Rust with some of our projects leveraging the Substrate framework. The ideal candidate is an experienced backend developer that has low level programming experience in Rust, C, or C++, and who is familiar with developing, testing, and troubleshooting blockchain network protocols. In this position you will have the opportunity to design and build software that involves a wide variety of considerations.

What You'll Do:

• Contribute to the design of the blockchain protocol and features.
• Develop key parts of a strongly resilient blockchain runtime.
• Ensure code quality and software reliability through automated test implementations and processes.
• Participate in automated deployment and operations of multiple blockchain networks.
• Assist with the integration of existing tools and services into the blockchainAssist with supporting developers using the platform on an as needed basis.
• Communicate regularly and clearly with other team members and also with other ecosystem participants.
• Create high quality software documentation and other written assets to document and explain the system design and how the system functions.

What you'll bring:

• 5+ years of relevant programming experience
• Strong experience with Rust, preferably 2+ years 
• Experience with core client development for crypto or blockchain based systems is a big plus.
• Experience building complex developer tools in the web3 space is a big plus
• Experience with Substrate (blockchain development framework) is ideal
• Experience with Solidity / Ethereum / EVM is a plus.

Perks and Benefits:

• 100% Remote
• Flexible vacation policy
• Health and Dental plans (for US based employees)
• Direct line of access to Managing Partners and senior leadership; A flat organizational structure and the camaraderie of working alongside committed professionals focused on providing dedicated mentorship, respectful feedback, and career advancement
• Continuous learning & development
• 20% time to collaborate on other projects within MSL or on side projects

Ready to Shape the Future? Join Us Today!

Equal Opportunity is the law, and at Moonsong Labs, we are ardently committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a specific need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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