Category Labs

Category Labs develops decentralized systems and infrastructure for high-performance blockchain applications.

51-100 employees
Cryptocurrency
Private Company

Hybrid Work Model

This company offers a hybrid work model combining remote and office work.

Open Positions4

Location: RemoteFull-TimeDecentralized TechnologyPosted
  • Formally verify the highest-risk parts of the Monad implementation, including concurrent and parallel execution logic.
  • Build and refine Rocq models of system designs, then prove the C++ implementation equivalent to those models.
  • Catch design and implementation bugs before they reach main.
  • Develop specifications and weakest-precondition proofs for production C++ using BRiCk and Iris separation logic.
  • Strengthen theorem statements and proof automation, and devise approaches that scale verification to a fast-moving codebase.
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About Category Labs

Category Labs pioneers high-performance blockchain infrastructure. You'll work on Monad, an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain engineered for unprecedented speed. We build the core systems for decentralized applications, focusing on low-latency and high-throughput architectures. Our innovations, like optimistic parallel execution, target 10,000 transactions per second. This makes Monad a game-changer for mass user adoption in crypto. We're shaping the future of decentralized finance and web3.

How We Work

We are a lean, deeply technical team of 51-100 employees, united by ambitious goals. You'll join a culture emphasizing collaboration, low ego, and high-quality output. We value intellectual curiosity, honesty, and a data-driven approach. Most importantly, we foster a "no-bs mentality." Our team works globally, with remote options, and offers a hybrid setup in New York.

Engineering at Category Labs

We design decentralized systems and infrastructure, inspired by high-frequency trading. You will solve complex problems in low-level systems engineering. Our work includes designing and implementing execution environments for EVM-compatible blockchains. We craft software components for transaction processing and state management. You might research systems verification, multi-core algorithms, or compiler optimization. Our tech stack includes C++, clang, LLVM, gdb, perf, unix, and git. We are building new database and consensus mechanisms for scalability.

Why Join Us

  • You'll work on extremely challenging problems with massive industry impact.
  • Monad's core innovations offer portability and performance, a game-changer for crypto adoption.
  • You will be part of an exceptional, lean team, where engineers and researchers comprise 90% of staff.
  • You will help shape our culture of collaboration, low ego, and high-quality outputs.
  • We are well-capitalized with $225M in Series A funding, backed by leading venture funds like Paradigm and Coinbase Ventures.

Benefits & Perks

  • World-class medical, dental, and vision package for US employees.
  • Unlimited paid time off.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Competitive salary and equity package, including token and equity.
  • Monthly wellness benefit.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Lunch and dinner stipend for in-office NYC employees.

Tech Stack

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