Research Internship (Blockchain Storage)
Company Overview
Supra is a forward-thinking company shaping the landscape of information services worldwide. Operating as a well-funded startup with a focus on decentralized data, we aspire to establish ourselves as a frontrunner in this space. Our team comprises individuals with backgrounds from esteemed institutions and industry giants, bringing a wealth of experience from varied backgrounds. With our base in Switzerland and a remote-first approach, our team spans across 35 countries, dedicated to resolving the challenges of data oracles through innovative solutions in consensus mechanisms, real-time data services, decentralized finance (DeFi), and Layer 1 (L1) technologies. Our organizational ethos is grounded in trust, kindness, honesty, and a commitment to ethical, decentralized technologies.
Job Requirements
Blockchains offer a solid solution for data storage, but performance limitations arise when storing and accessing blockchain states persistently. The successful candidate for this role will be tasked with analyzing data structures suitable for storing the MoveVM-based blockchain's current and archival states in databases. This involves a deep dive into studying various existing implementations such as Ethereum Merkle trees, Consensys bonsai trees, and the Erigon approach, with the goal of enhancing access efficiency and performance. Key responsibilities include evaluating, testing, integrating, and potentially refactoring code to optimize data structures for improved database operations within Supra's codebase.
Candidate Profile
Essential Qualifications:
- Proficient in Rust programming
- Familiarity with Rust testing tools and methodologies
- Strong debugging skills
Preferred Skills:
- Knowledge of async programming and tokio runtime in Rust
- Experience with Key Store DB technologies like RocksDB
- Understanding of Ethereum and other leading blockchain platforms
- Proficiency in data structures conducive to parallel execution
Duration: Minimum of 6 months, subject to agreement
Benefits of Joining Supra
Take an active role in a rapidly growing startup alongside a diverse and dynamic team. Benefit from a fully remote work environment with flexible hours that cater to global working conditions. You can expect competitive compensation, work-life balance provisions including flexible PTO and health benefits, as well as national holidays corresponding to your location.
Onboarding process:
Transition smoothly into your role at Supra during your initial month where you'll familiarize yourself with the business, goals, and values. Enhance your skills within the DeFi sector, assimilate the company culture, and acclimate yourself with essential tools and processes. Dialogue with your manager regularly to align your goals with team and company objectives, ensuring continuous support for your professional growth.
At Supra, you're not just an employee; you're part of a collective effort to propel blockchain technology forward with a team of exceptional professionals.
Listing Business Development Manager (Crypto, Japanese Speaking)
Bitcastle is a cryptocurrency exchange platform which aims to create a new age of exchange where everyone can use it safely and have fun. As we expand and take a more active approach to global expansion, bitcastle is looking to hire a Full-Time Listing Business Development to drive growth by leading end-to-end sales initiatives and strategic collaborations in the blockchain and crypto sector, while coordinating cross-functional teams and staying ahead of market trends through continuous research and industry engagement.
About the Role:
- Identify new business opportunities, expand and execute strategic partnerships
- Look for new listing sales opportunities in Blockchain and crypto space
- Manage the listing sales pipeline, from researching, sourcing, contacting, negotiating, converting and following up with clients
- Liase and coordinate with marketing, product, customer support and operations teams to ensure smooth delivery of products
- Assess and monitor key indicators of cryptocurrency projects and evaluating the effectiveness of partnership and campaign initiatives
- Monitor market trends and conducting R&D in the cryptocurrency market
- Participate in overseas exhibitions and events as required and network with potential business partners
Requirements:
Business level Japanese proficiency
Minimum 1 year of BD/sales experience in crypto/blockchain space
Familiar with cryptocurrency or blockchain technology
Experience in managing a team
Experience in crypto coins listing or general business development experience in the crypto industry
Capabilities of develop global customer relationships independently
Good relationship with team and cross functional communication skill
Ideal Candidate:
Have a good sense of cooperation and working with a team
Able to act independently and proactively
Experience in customer negotiation
Listing Business Development
Bitcastle is a cryptocurrency exchange platform which aims to create a new age of exchange where everyone can use it safely and have fun. As we expand and take a more active approach to global expansion, bitcastle is looking to hire a Full-Time Listing Business Development to drive growth by leading end-to-end sales initiatives and strategic collaborations in the blockchain and crypto sector, while coordinating cross-functional teams and staying ahead of market trends through continuous research and industry engagement.
About the Role:
- Identify new business opportunities, expand and execute strategic partnerships
- Look for new listing sales opportunities in Blockchain and crypto space
- Manage the listing sales pipeline, from researching, sourcing, contacting, negotiating, converting and following up with clients
- Liase and coordinate with marketing, product, customer support and operations teams to ensure smooth delivery of products
- Assess and monitor key indicators of cryptocurrency projects and evaluating the effectiveness of partnership and campaign initiatives
- Monitor market trends and conducting R&D in the cryptocurrency market
- Participate in overseas exhibitions and events as required and network with potential business partners
Requirements:
- Business level English
- Minimum 1 year of BD/sales experience in crypto/blockchain space
- Familiar with cryptocurrency or blockchain technology
- Capabilities of develop global customer relationships independently
- Good relationship with team and cross functional communication skill
- Fast learner, hard worker and team player
Ideal Candidate:
- Have a good sense of cooperation and working with a team
-Able to act independently and proactively
- Experience in customer negotiation
- Business level Japanese
Chief Technology Officer (Japanese Speaking)
Bitcastle is a cryptocurrency exchange platform which aims to create a new age of exchange where everyone can use it safely and have fun. As we expand and take a more active approach to global expansion, bitcastle is looking to hire a Full-Time Japanese speaking Chief Technology Officer to lead our engineering team.As frequent communication with Japan and Vietnam entities is required, this role will require Japanese language proficiency and will be fully remote at the moment.
– Formulate strategy and establish the technical vision for the business
– Preparation of specifications and design documents for product development
– Project management of the development process, including quality control
– Define and refine engineering workflows, tech architecture and infrastructure
– Build, develop, lead a world class engineering team
Requirements:
– Experience as a CTO or in a similar technology leadership role in cryptocurrency exchanges or brokerage firms.
– Strong leadership capabilities – with proven success of building, developing and leading an engineering team
– Experience in development using Python, PHP and NodeJS
– Project management experience
– Business level English
– Business level Japanese language skills (JLPT N2 and above) to communicate with Japan and Vietnam entity without need for translator
Ideal Candidate:
– Has project management experience
– Has experience as CTO or similar role in a startup
– Knowledge and interest in cryptocurrency
Project Frameworks and Languages:
– Backend: nestJS(Node JS), Laravel (PHP),Python
– Database: Redis, My SQL
– Frontend: Vue JS
– Mobile: React Native, Android Native, Swift
– DevOps: Git, CI/CD, Docker, Jenkins, GitLabCD
– Cloud: AWS
Korean Growth Lead
KOL Business Development
Bitcastle is a cryptocurrency exchange platform which aims to create a new age of exchange where everyone can use it safely and have fun. As we expand and take a more active approach to global expansion, bitcastle is looking to hire a Full-Time KOL Business Development to join our team.
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven KOL Business Development to drive user growth and enhance brand visibility for our exchange. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and nurturing relationships with local KOLs, influencers, communities, projects, and strategic partners to promote our platform.
- Identify and build relationships with local KOLs/influencers/, communities, projects, and other potential partners to promote the exchange in order to achieve user growth.
- As a representative of the exchange, to build and maintain a good relationship with KOLs and marketing channels to achieve long-term partnership
- Be responsible for the execution and performance of KOL marketing strategy, track and analyze results, and make adjustments to ensure optimal performance and maximum ROI.
- Stay updated with local industry developments trends, conduct market research and create strategies when required
- Attend events as a representative of the exchange when required, expand network and bring in more leads for the exchange
Requirements:
- Experience as KOL BD in similar companies/markets
- Understanding of cryptocurrency
- Fluent in English
Preferred Qualification:
- Japanese speaking proficiency