Software Engineer at Monad

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and develop high-performance, multithreaded stack-based VMs with ancillary components (storage, RPC) to support scalable and secure execution environments.
• Design distributed systems utilizing BFT consensus mechanisms to ensure fault tolerance, data consistency, and seamless synchronization across nodes.
• Implement VM features that enable developers to leverage the Monad platform for building sophisticated, high-performance applications.
• Conduct performance profiling to identify bottlenecks and evaluate architectural decisions to optimize computation flow and system efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance developer tooling, including debugging utilities (GDB, perf), compiler toolchains (Clang, LLVM), and system utilities (Unix).
• Participate in code reviews, maintain documentation, and ensure adherence to best practices in software development and system design.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation in VM architecture and distributed systems.
• Debug and optimize complex systems using advanced tools like gdb and perf, ensuring reliability and performance under high-load scenarios.
• Work closely with stakeholders to define requirements and deliver solutions that align with the platform's long-term vision.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the tech stack, including C++, Rust, and Unix-based systems, to enhance system capabilities.

Job Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in C++ and Rust for system-level programming and performance-critical applications.
• Deep understanding of virtual machine architecture, including stack-based execution models and multithreading paradigms.
• Experience with distributed systems design, particularly in implementing consensus algorithms (e.g., BFT) for fault tolerance and synchronization.
• Strong background in performance optimization techniques, including profiling tools (perf, gdb) and analysis of computation bottlenecks.
• Expertise in Unix-based operating systems, shell scripting, and system-level debugging and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with compiler toolchains (Clang, LLVM) and their integration into development workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to design scalable, secure, and efficient software solutions.
• Proficiency in version control systems (Git) and collaborative development practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to deliver high-quality code and documentation.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present technical solutions to stakeholders.
• Preferred: Experience with blockchain or distributed ledger technologies, as well as familiarity with developer tooling ecosystems.
• Must have: 5+ years of professional software development experience with a focus on high-performance systems and distributed architectures.