MLabs
Senior Engineer
MLabsUnited States4 hours ago
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Senior Blockchain Engineer - Encrypted Infrastructure

Location: New York (Office)

Compensation: $150K - $200K

We are a small, fast-moving software company building an encrypted blockchain that combines deep expertise in cryptography, compilers, and distributed systems. Backed by top-tier investors including a16z and Polychain, we are financially secure with several years of runway. We are seeking a Senior Engineer to join our elite team in New York City and work on cutting-edge, challenging engineering problems.

You will join a focused team of industry veterans and standout talent, taking on significant decision-making responsibilities as you design and implement core components of our encrypted platform. This role requires the commitment to bring hard, complex tasks to completion independently, contributing to infrastructure that is fundamentally redefining secure data handling on-chain.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Core Development: Design, build, and maintain low-level infrastructure for an encrypted blockchain platform
  • Problem Solving: Work independently to bring complex, challenging engineering tasks to completion, focusing on cryptography and distributed systems
  • Technical Leadership: Contribute significant technical leadership and take on decision-making responsibilities within our small, high-caliber engineering team
  • Collaboration: Collaborate closely with colleagues who possess deep expertise in cryptography, compilers, and distributed systems

Requirements

  • Programming: Strong experience in either Rust, C, or C++
  • Experience: 2+ years of software engineering experience; 4+ preferred
  • Mindset: Understands the commitment required to make a startup succeed and possesses a strong sense of autonomy to bring hard tasks to completion
  • Location: Located in NYC or willing to relocate (this is not a remote position!)
  • Soft Skills: Strong communication skills
  • Domain: You do not need to be crypto native

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves):

  • Prior experience working at a startup or on a small team
  • Experience with the Ethereum ecosystem, especially Solidity, reth, and the EVM
  • Bonus points for experience with trusted execution environments, yocto, or bitbake

Benefits

  • Compensation: Competitive salary ($150K - $200K) and a generous equity package
  • Leadership: Significant leadership opportunities and decision-making responsibilities from day one
  • Relocation: A $10,000 relocation package is available for candidates moving to NYC
  • Office Environment: Vibrant office environment in Union Square
  • Perks: Daily lunch & dinner on us, along with a kitchen stocked with snacks and drinks
  • Health Coverage: Overpowered medical, dental, and vision plans

Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search.

Commitment to Equality and Accessibility:

At MLabs, we are committed to offer equal opportunities to all candidates. We ensure no discrimination, accessible job adverts, and providing information in accessible formats. Our goal is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all. If you need any reasonable adjustments during any part of the hiring process or you would like to see the job-advert in an accessible format please let us know at the earliest opportunity by emailing [email protected].

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