Rust Engineer at Chakra

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of foundational blockchain technologies, including cross-chain protocols and system testing frameworks
• Design and implement high-performance blockchain solutions that meet commercial-grade requirements
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging of blockchain systems to ensure reliability and efficiency
• Collaborate with developers to research and prototype new blockchain applications and features
• Optimize existing blockchain systems for better scalability, security, and interoperability
• Document technical specifications and development processes for blockchain projects
• Stay updated with emerging blockchain trends and technologies to maintain competitive edge

Job Requirements

• Proficient in Rust programming language with 3+ years of experience in blockchain development
• Strong understanding of asynchronous programming principles and their application in distributed systems
• Knowledgeable about operating system-level concepts such as Epoll for efficient I/O management
• Experience with Substrate framework for building modular blockchain architectures
• Deep expertise in consensus algorithms including BFT, PBFT, and specialized protocols like Narwhal
• Proficiency in working with relational (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases, as well as in-memory data stores (Redis)
• Experience with communication protocols such as HTTP, WebSocket, and WebRTC for decentralized network interactions
• Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to debug complex blockchain systems
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating blockchain performance metrics and security vulnerabilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced development environments

Bonus Points

• Experience in developing commercial-grade public blockchains with production-level scalability
• Proven track record of implementing and optimizing consensus algorithms for real-world applications
• Knowledge of cryptographic protocols and their integration with blockchain systems
• Experience with smart contract development and deployment on blockchain platforms
• Understanding of blockchain interoperability solutions and cross-chain communication mechanisms
• Ability to design and implement blockchain-based decentralized applications (DApps)
• Experience with blockchain analytics tools for monitoring network performance and security
• Knowledge of blockchain governance models and their implementation in decentralized systems
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation for blockchain projects
• Experience with blockchain testing methodologies and tools for validation