Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cryptocurrency, BlockchainIndustries

Position Overview

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We’re hiring Rust engineers for a stealth project backed by Paradigm.

The Role

You’ll play a key role in developing the project’s low-level systems. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology at the frontier of crypto.

What You’ll Do

  • Design, develop and ship complex features, indexing on performance and benchmarking
  • Own development throughout the entire lifecycle, with a focus on deep collaboration, quick iteration cycles and incorporating stakeholder feedback

Who You Are

  • Significant experience building scalable, distributed systems in Rust
  • Deep familiarity with the Ethereum ecosystem, particularly the EVM and Execution Layer, as well as reth and consensus mechanisms; hands-on experience working across the entire Ethereum stack is ideal
  • Self-motivated and independent, and excited by ambiguity and opportunities to develop concrete solutions to nebulous problems
  • Collaborative and an exceptional communicator

Skills

Rust
Distributed Systems
Ethereum
EVM
Execution Layer
reth
Consensus Mechanisms

Paradigm

Research-driven crypto investment and support

About Paradigm

Paradigm focuses on investing in early-stage companies and protocols within the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors. The firm provides financial support and strategic guidance to help these projects grow, often investing when they are still just ideas. Paradigm's team consists of experienced individuals from the crypto space, which allows them to offer valuable insights to their clients. Unlike many other investment firms, Paradigm emphasizes open-source software development and community contributions, aiming to push the boundaries of what is possible in the crypto ecosystem. Their goal is to generate returns through equity investments while fostering innovation and supporting the growth of both startups and established companies in the crypto industry.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$6,329.5MTotal Funding
UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Venture Capital, Crypto & Web3Industries
51-200Employees

Risks

Regulatory scrutiny on crypto investments could impact Paradigm's operations and strategy.
Controversy from past investment in FTX may affect Paradigm's reputation and opportunities.
Intensifying competition in crypto venture capital could dilute Paradigm's market influence.

Differentiation

Paradigm is a research-driven crypto investment firm founded by Matt Huang and Fred Ehrsam.
The firm builds open-source software to advance the frontier of crypto technology.
Paradigm invests in early-stage crypto projects, often when they are just ideas.

Upsides

Paradigm raised $850M to invest in early-stage crypto projects, boosting financial backing.
The Ithaca project, backed by $20M, focuses on revolutionizing layer 2 networks.
Georgios Konstantopoulos's promotion to General Partner enhances leadership with technical expertise.

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