Lead Rust Engineer (Core)

Proven experience in leading engineering teams, ideally in blockchain or distributed systems projects. Deep understanding of both L1 and L2 architectures, with a track record of designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable distributed systems. Expertise in infrastructure management (e.g., Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, observability tools) and ensuring system reliability at scale. Strong proficiency in Rust or similar system-level programming languages like C, C++, or Go. A collaborative leadership style with the ability to mentor, manage, and grow an engineering team. Experience with protocol design, distributed systems architecture, and blockchain security principles. Strong communication skills, with a focus on team management and technical alignment across engineering and product goals.

Lead and mentor the core engineering team, facilitating effective collaboration and ensuring efficient workflow. Oversee the architecture and implementation of core distributed systems, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and highly performant. Manage infrastructure responsibilities, including system reliability, scalability, CI/CD pipelines, and incident response protocols. Collaborate with the CTO to establish technical direction, while driving day-to-day engineering initiatives and ensuring that the team’s output aligns with overall strategic goals. Break down complex protocol specifications into clear tasks and translate them into performant Rust code. Maintain a modular, well-designed, and future-proof codebase that evolves alongside the project’s growth. Drive the development and automation of security benchmarks, performance testing frameworks, and innovative tooling for system improvement. Champion best practices in software design, infrastructure management, and team operations.