Software Engineer at Monad

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks by conducting comprehensive profiling and analyzing design choices to optimize computation flow and system efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain a technical desk, providing guidance through code reviews and driving architectural decisions that align with project goals.
• Act as a technical stakeholder in system development, ensuring alignment between engineering teams and business requirements while maintaining code quality and system reliability.
• Design and implement scalable solutions for distributed systems, focusing on fault tolerance, synchronization, and high availability in complex environments.
• Contribute to the development of innovative VM features that enhance developer productivity and expand the capabilities of the Monad platform.

Job Requirements

• Proficient in C++ and Rust for building high-performance, low-latency systems with strong emphasis on concurrency and memory management.
• Experience with compiler toolchains including Clang, LLVM, and GDB for debugging, performance analysis, and optimizing low-level system code.
• Strong understanding of Unix/Linux systems and command-line tools for deploying and maintaining distributed applications.
• Knowledge of performance monitoring tools like Perf for identifying bottlenecks and improving system efficiency.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make technical decisions that balance performance, scalability, and maintainability in complex systems.
• Collaborative mindset with experience in aligning stakeholders and driving consensus on technical solutions for distributed platforms.
• Proven track record of delivering robust software systems with a focus on fault tolerance, security, and high availability in production environments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong communication skills for technical documentation and cross-team collaboration.