Distributed Systems Evaluation Engineer (Vac DST)
Logos is a movement that advocates for the development of the decentralized web. Logos technologies aim to create a more open internet where communities can evolve into network states, prioritizing user empowerment and upholding civil liberties.
About Vac
Vac focuses on building public good protocols for the decentralized web through applied research that informs the development of protocols, libraries, and publications.
**Role **
We are looking for a skilled Distributed Systems Evaluation Engineer to join the Vac DST team. This role entails assessing the performance and reliability of IFT projects on a large scale with a strong emphasis on rigorous evaluation strategies. Responsibilities include designing and executing evaluation methodologies, deploying large-scale tests, troubleshooting complex system issues, and providing valuable insights to enhance system performance. Expertise in containerization, cloud technologies, and distributed systems principles is crucial for this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain tools for analyzing distributed systems at scale to ensure effective testing.
- Automate large-scale deployments to evaluate system functionality, performance, and scalability.
- Identify and address issues in distributed environments, collaborating with project teams to resolve challenges.
- Gain a deep understanding of project protocols to provide informed analyses for improvement.
- Analyze system outputs and translate data into actionable insights.
- Create and manage behavioral models for protocol testing and validation.
- Utilize Docker, Kubernetes, and similar systems for work tasks.
Desired Qualifications
- Proficiency in scripting languages like Python.
- Experience with statistical analysis tools such as pandas and seaborn.
- Familiarity with systems programming languages like Nim, Go, and Rust.
- Understanding of network behaviors such as libp2p and gossipsub.
- Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and POSIX-like systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Alignment with company values and principles.
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with networking stacks like libp2p.
- Background in blockchain technology.
- Previous involvement in open-source projects.
Hiring Process
- Initial interview with the POps team
- Interview with a Vac DST team member
- Completion of a take-home assignment followed by an interview with another Vac DST team member
- Final interview with the Vac team lead