Taiko Labs is building the Taiko ZK-EVM: a layer-2 blockchain that scales Ethereum in a manner that emulates Ethereum as closely as possible - both technically and non-technically. Taiko ZK-EVM is an Ethereum-equivalent ZK-Rollup, scaling Ethereum by supporting all EVM opcodes in a layer-2 architecture that is decentralized, permission-less, and secure.
We are strong believers in zero-knowledge proofs. Our team consists of people that have been using ZKPs since 2018 and have built the first ZK-Rollup on Ethereum. We are looking to expand our team with more talented and determined individuals that share our goals.
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join the client team developing the nodes that will run our ZK-EVM. The Taiko L2 client is based on a fork of Geth and relies heavily on learnings from Ethereum clients. The ideal candidate has expert experience with Go, is familiar with blockchain infrastructure, and can write high-quality, high-performance, clean code. In the future, the team will also work on alternative execution client implementations.
About the role
- Write code for the Taiko L2 client in Go
- Maintain Ethereum equivalence by keeping abreast of Geth development
- Security testing and optimization of the L2 client
- Working collaboratively with the ZK-EVM team
About you
- 4+ years of development experience in Go or similar language. Go strongly preferred
- Experience with Ethereum and at least one Ethereum client codebase such as Geth
- Experience with performance optimization and high-load projects
- Understanding of zero-knowledge proofs and other cryptographic concepts is preferred
- Security-minded and always learning
- A deep sense of ownership in your work, capable of seeing a complex project through from start to finish
- One year experience with DevOps, familiar with docker-compose and Kubernetes
- Familiar with CICD and automation best practices such as with GitHub actions and release processes
Benefits
The role is remote, offers competitive compensation (cash + equity), and an opportunity to help scale Ethereum - a technology and ecosystem that is changing the world.
How to Apply
Want to join our mission of bringing Ethereum to the masses? Email us at jobs@taiko.xyz.
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