Senior Software Engineer, Walrus Core

Mysten Labs Core Team Engineer

Mysten Labs believes that decentralized and open protocols are the bedrock of the internet of value. This is why at Mysten Labs, we are creating foundational infrastructure to accelerate the adoption of decentralized protocols based on blockchain technologies.

Join the Walrus Core team at Mysten Labs, where you'll be at the forefront of building the company's newest distributed system : Walrus, an efficient decentralized storage network. The Core team is dedicated to developing the software that powers Walrus' storage nodes and its infrastructure. As a part of this team, you'll be responsible for the safety-critical core of the Walrus network. Our goals are to continually make Walrus more useful to builders while maintaining very high standards for safety, reliability, and efficiency.

We're seeking engineers with a passion for systems programming in all its forms, be it storage systems, distributed systems, or low-level performance optimization. Your role will involve enhancing the performance and reliability of the Walrus network, contributing to the core protocol design, and ensuring secure and efficient network operations. You will be a key player in evolving Mysten Labs' web3 landscape to meet the growing demands of the ecosystem.

What You'll Do :

• Design, implement, and maintain Walrus core, including storage node, client software, smart contracts and toolchains that power Walrus and its infrastructure.
• Work closely with the research, cryptography, production, security teams, and Sui core teams, to keep the Walrus network secure, performant, and reliable.
• Optimize existing systems for scalability, efficiency, and reliability.
• Collaborate with other teams at Mysten Labs to integrate new features and technologies.

What You'll Have :

If you have itNice!

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which may include verification of employment history, education credentials, criminal history, and other relevant information.

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