### Responsibilities

- **Rust & Solana Code Development**: Design and write high-quality code for Rome's EVM on Solana. Develop Rust programs emphasizing efficient design and low-level optimizations.
- **Quality Assurance**: Guarantee the design quality, reliability, and performance of developed solutions through comprehensive testing strategies.
- **Continuous Improvement**: Continuously refine and upgrade implemented modules based on business demands, user feedback, and evolving design trends.

### Skills and Experience

- **Software Engineering Expertise**: 7+ years of software engineering experience including 4+ years dedicated to developing high-performance, high-concurrency, and low-latency systems.´
- **Rust Proficiency**: Proficient in Rust with 2+ years of experience, coupled with a strong background in C++ or another low-level/systems programming language.
- **Programming Acumen**: Deep understanding of multiple programming languages with an emphasis on design patterns and architectural principles.
- **System Design Knowledge**: Extensive understanding of computer systems including design considerations for x86 architecture, multithreading, memory allocation, and Linux OS.
- **Advanced Debugging Skills**: Advanced skills in debugging, profiling, performance optimization, and design troubleshooting.
- **Communication and Documentation**: Excellent communication and design documentation skills, and a strong grasp of software lifecycle and teamwork.
- **Educational Background**: Academic degree in Computer Science or a related field, with a strong focus on software design, or equivalent professional experience.

### Nice to have

- **Ethereum Ecosystem Experience**: Experience with the Ethereum ecosystem and writing smart contracts in Solidity.
- **Blockchain Development Experience**: Design and development experience with blockchain nodes and protocols.
- **Systems Design Track Record**: Proven track record in designing and building distributed and scalable systems.
- **Software Architect Experience**: Previous experience in a software architect role.
- **Open-Source Contributions**: Involvement in open-source projects.

### Benefits

- Top-tier salary and equity package
- In-person office in Oak Park (near Los Angeles)
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Team on-site events
- Travel to crypto conferences
- Unlimited vacation policy

*Rome Protocol is an equal opportunity employer.*

Senior Web3 & Rust Engineer

### Responsibilities

- **Ethereum Rollup Proficiency**: Become proficient in Ethereum Rollup technologies including Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon, and zkSync, preparing for tasks such as deployment, operation, debugging, and improvements.
- **Zero Knowledge VM Expertise**: Develop an understanding of Zero Knowledge VM and tackle the complexities of working with ZK-EVM stacks and integrating them with sequencers under various proving standards.
- **Rome RaaS**: Develop Rome’s Rollup-as-a-service by integrating various Ethereum clients such as Arbitrum Orbit, Polygon zkEVM, etc.
- **Project Ownership**: Assume complete responsibility for your coding projects, adopting a DevOps mindset to ensure robust deployment and real-time monitoring, in partnership with our Infrastructure team.
- **Innovation in Rollups**: Drive innovation within Rollup ecosystems by developing and implementing new features like Decentralized Sequencing, peer-to-peer messaging, and minimized trust off-chain computation.
- **Network Security Enhancement**: Improve network security and robustness by identifying potential vulnerabilities, setting up reproducible test environments, and developing strategic solutions.

### Requirements

- **Technical Proficiency**: Proficient in Rust and Solidity. Comfortable with both software engineering and DevOps practices.
- **Independent Work**: Capable of working independently from conceptualization to implementation, including monitoring and updating your own code.
- **Communication Skills**: Proficient in English, with strong skills in both writing and speaking.
- **Code Quality**: Proven track record of delivering high-quality, production-grade code, managing significant user interactions or transactions.
- **Blockchain Architecture Knowledge**: Deep understanding of Ethereum client architecture, particularly its EVM execution client, Geth.
- **Rollup Technology Familiarity**: Familiarity with various Ethereum Rollup clients, their components, and the trade-offs involved.
- **EVM Integration Skills**: Comprehensive knowledge of the EVM and its integration with external tools.
- **Web3 Experience**: Proficient with Web3 libraries and backend development (e.g., ethers and web3 libraries.
- **Industry Passion**: Keen interest in the Web3/crypto industry and user experience with crypto applications (e.g., Uniswap, Aave).
- **Educational Qualifications**: Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.

### Technologies We Employ and Train In

- Geth and its Rollup derivatives
- Rust and Solana
- AWS cloud services
- Ethers and web3 libraries

### Benefits

- Top-tier salary and equity package
- In-person office in Oak Park (near Los Angeles)
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Team on-site events
- Travel to crypto conferences
- Unlimited vacation policy

*Rome Protocol is an equal opportunity employer.*

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