Staff Virtual Machine Engineer

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Remote
Compensation is not specified
Role
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Description

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We are seeking to add talented individuals to our exceptional team of blockchain developers at Ava Labs. With a focus on creating high-performance solutions for Web3 on the Avalanche platform, we are pushing the boundaries of permissionless networks. Our team is comprised of Cornell computer scientists, Wall Street experts, and pioneers in the Web3 space, all working together to redefine the way people create value with blockchain technology.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Enhance the functionality of the Avalanche Primary Network, making it easier and more accessible to deploy and interact with Subnets.
  • Develop robust abstractions over the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) to optimize its core components for use on Avalanche.
  • Write and maintain low-level libraries for Custom Virtual Machines to communicate with AvalancheGo.

Here are some specific projects you could contribute to:

  • Implement BLS Multi-Signatures to improve the scalability of P-Chain uptime voting.
  • Transition Subnets to use dynamic fees for pricing Subnet registration.
  • Strengthen the security of Permissionless Subnets with Avalanche.
  • Enable Cross-Subnet Communication across the Avalanche Network using Avalanche Warp Messaging.

For a complete list of projects we are working on, you can visit our GitHub Projects page.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Strong belief in a future where blockchain technology promotes fairness and freedom for all.
  • Desire to contribute to open-source code and engage with the community.
  • Proficiency in coding and preference for practical implementation over lengthy technical documentation.
  • Self-driven and proactive in finding and developing valuable projects.
  • Strong commitment to code quality and performance, prioritizing thorough testing before release.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Demonstrated expertise in relevant subject areas, with a bonus for open-source code or published work.
  • Experience programming in Golang or Rust.

Salary Range: $190,400 to $238,000 (Actual compensation may vary based on experience and location.)

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WHY AVA LABS?

If you dream of joining an early-stage Web3 company, now is your chance! As part of our global team of experts in computer science, economics, finance, marketing, and law, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of finance and decentralized applications. With funding from prestigious venture capital firms and influential angel investors, we are pioneering technology that will revolutionize various industries such as finance, gaming, investing, and collectibles.

Ava Labs is strongly committed to diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on factors such as race, gender, religion, nationality, age, or disability. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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Location
United States
Description
We offer the opportunity to build the internet of finance, while working in an intensely exciting and supportive environment with brilliant people, in beautiful offices in New York City. We are empowering people to build an open, simple, and democratic internet of finance.

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