Are you skilled in optimizing TCP performance, analyzing latencies on a global scale, and exploring alternative networking protocols? Have you previously worked on complex distributed systems? Join our team if you have experience tackling world-scale networking challenges.

Responsibilities Include:

Contributing to the development, enhancement, and maintenance of a robust sybil-resistant global Peer-to-Peer network.
Addressing and resolving issues related to various network-level attack vectors.
Assessing innovative protocols and routing mechanisms.

We value engineers with diverse backgrounds and focus on your abilities rather than your origin.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficiency in delivering large-scale software solutions within sizable organizations.
Profound knowledge in a systems software language such as C, C++, or Rust (the network is predominantly in Rust).
Experience in deploying and managing 24x7x365 systems, including building the necessary monitoring and tooling.
Background in Computer Science or a related field; however, practical experience holds greater importance.

Qualities We Seek:

A dedication to crafting high-quality production software and tools.
Collaboration with talented individuals to innovate collectively.
A spirit of curiosity and adaptability while navigating unfamiliar challenges.

Note: This role requires on-site work at our Zurich office for three days per week.

About the Company and Project:

DFINITY's Internet Computer, introduced by the DFINITY Foundation in May 2021, is the sole infinitely scalable general-purpose blockchain currently available. The endeavor to create and enhance a powerful 'world computer' for accommodating various Web3 applications, decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, games, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), social media, and metaverse projects is led by a team of over 200 experts in cryptographers, distributed systems engineers, and programming language specialists.

Founded in 2016 by entrepreneur and crypto theorist, Dominic Williams, DFINITY garnered support from early contributors in the Ethereum community. Additional backing followed from prominent institutions like Andreessen Horowitz, Polychain Capital, and SV Angel in the shared vision of advancing Web3 technologies.

Applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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