Calyptus Careers

As a non-exhaustive list of desirable traits, the ideal candidate:

• had demonstrable full-stack technical skills in frontend as well as web3 backend and infrastructure, ideally via open-source code, or strong referrals if failing that.
• has a good conceptual understanding of the architecture of EVM nodes, as well as the architecture of L2 rollups (in particular optimistic rollups), and understands EVM transaction lifecycles, including issues around transaction inclusion, nonce management, gas estimation, etc.
• knows the best practices around building, hosting & securing traditional cloud/server software.
• is able to read & write Javascript, Typescript, as well as at least one low-level language (Go & Rust preferred). Must be willing to pick up new languages if we decide to use them.
• is well-read and knowledgeable in new blockchain infra-side technology like account abstraction, gas sponsorship, MPC wallets, …
• likes reviewing code and strive for continuous improvement of our codebase and engineering practices. This will be one of the biggest parts of the job on the technical side, so make sure you’re up for it.

The ideal candidate:

• has experience leading technical teams as a tech lead or engineering manager, preferably in web3.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture and implementation of the offchain component
• Work with external L2 teams to integrate us with their systems and APIs (e.g., sequencers.)
• Ensure the implementation is performant and secure. It’s what we call “critical infrastructure”

About you

• Strong experience in software development with Rust and systems architecture
• Experience in developing high-performance and low-latency systems
• Experience in performance optimizations in relation to databases and networking
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative

Why join us

• Be part of the Founding team.
• Work on one of the most challenging topics in web3.
• Be the owner of your project and build it from the ground up.
• Deeply impactful work for the entire industry.
• You’ll join a team that appreciates and embraces shitposting…