Software Engineer - Layer 1 (San Francisco) Job at Nexus, San Francisco, CA

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  • Nexus
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

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About Nexus
Nexus is building a world supercomputer by leveraging the latest advancements in cryptography, engineering, and science. Our team is developing and deploying the Nexus Layer 1, the Nexus Network, and Nexus zkVM to enable the Verifiable Internet. We raised $25M in Series A funding, co-led by Lightspeed and Pantera, with participation from Dragonfly, SV Angel, and others. Headquartered in San Francisco, this role is in-person with the Nexus team.

Software Engineer - Layer 1

The Layer 1 team works on the Nexus Layer 1 blockchain, an EVM-compatible blockchain powered by zkVM. This role is suited for engineers who thrive across the stack and can balance security and speed. It’s a 0 to 100 project.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the research team on protocol design, ensuring security, scalability, and liveness.
  • Implement and maintain blockchain client software (e.g., Rust, Golang).
  • Manage blockchain artifacts, including RPC endpoints, explorers, faucets, and financial integrations.
  • Integrate zkVM and verifiable compute R&D into the chain (e.g., Rust).
  • Write and audit smart contracts in Solidity, following security best practices.
  • Work with Nexus partners to build and expand the ecosystem.

Requirements

  • Experience building Layer 1 blockchains or deep expertise in distributed systems.
  • Proficiency in Rust, Golang, or similar languages.
  • Strong interest in consensus protocols, ZK, and cryptography.
  • Open-source contributions and a desire to work transparently.

Bonus Points

  • Advanced degree in a technical field.
  • Experience with programming competitions or math Olympiads.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to lead new projects.
  • Experience with zero-knowledge proofs and zkVM concepts.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity.
  • Health insurance for employees and dependents.
  • Daily lunch and dinner at SF headquarters.
  • Company-paid travel to events and conferences.

Nexus values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

Additional Details

  • Seniority level: Entry level
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Engineering and IT
  • Industry: Software Development
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