Senior Protocol Engineer
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Salary$400k
LocationProduct, New York, NY
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
EquityIncluded
Company size1+ people
PostedJan 10, 2024 · 2y ago
Verified live1w ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on Jan 10, 2024
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Strong knowledge of the Rust language, with proven previous development experience
Demonstrated history working on high-performance production systems, with a deep understanding of asynchronous programming, networking, and computer architecture
Familiarity with the Ethereum Virtual Machine
Experience designing and building critical systems from the ground up
Ability to contribute effectively in an asynchronous work environment, both as part of a team and independently
Track record in leading technical teams and in management of complex software projects
A strong passion for writing elegant and efficient code
Previous experience in high-frequency trading or MEV
Significant contributions to open source projects
Working knowledge of the Ethereum ecosystem and MEV supply chain
Experience working with Ethereum execution clients, particularly Reth
Experience working with EVM-related libraries such as Alloy
Experience designing and implementing consensus-based systems
Background in mathematics
Skills
Rust
Ethereum Virtual Machine
Reth
Alloy
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Gym reimbursement
Travel opportunities
About the role
Join us as a Senior Protocol Engineer at Sorella Labs, where you will be instrumental in architecting and engineering a first-of-its-kind decentralized trading system at the forefront of MEV-aware application design. You will be responsible for supporting the design, testing, and implementation of our Rust-based backend execution and consensus systems, which play a pivotal role in the functioning of our protocol.
This full-time, remote or in-person based in our Soho, Manhattan office.
Responsibilities
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Collaborate with our protocol engineers on the research, development, and implementation of Angstrom, our Rust-based execution engine and underlying consensus
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Play a key role in the development of our other rust-based, Angstrom-related extensions, such as backend data-indexing, vault infrastructure, and more
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Architect and implement core and peripheral mechanisms for Angstrom
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Work closely with a small team of talented developers, ensuring efficient project progress across the backend stack
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Create and manage comprehensive technical documentation and diagrams for public use
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Constantly be curious and evaluate how to improve the current protocol and code implementation
Qualifications
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Strong knowledge of the Rust language, with proven previous development experience
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Demonstrated history working on high-performance production systems, with a deep understanding of asynchronous programming, networking, and computer architecture
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Familiarity with the Ethereum Virtual Machine
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Experience designing and building critical systems from the ground up
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Ability to contribute effectively in an asynchronous work environment, both as part of a team and independently
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Track record in leading technical teams and in management of complex software projects
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A strong passion for writing elegant and efficient code
Nice to Haves
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Previous experience in high-frequency trading or MEV
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Significant contributions to open source projects
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Working knowledge of the Ethereum ecosystem and MEV supply chain
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Experience working with Ethereum execution clients, particularly Reth
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Experience working with EVM-related libraries such as Alloy
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Experience designing and implementing consensus-based systems
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Background in mathematics
Compensation
$400k+ total compensation (total compensation consists of a base salary, equity and other benefits and forms of compensation depending on the position type)
This is an expected compensation range but may vary depending on level of experience.
Benefits
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New NYC office in Soho
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Office meals, snacks & beverages
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Comprehensive health, dental and vision
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401k + match
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Access to 529 education plans, high yield cash savings, Roth IRA & financial coaching
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Gym/Fitness reimbursement
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Industry conference, event and travel opportunities
Join Our Team
We’re about passion, impact, and real-world solutions.
We value talent, an eagerness to learn, and proactivity.
We’re on the lookout for adaptable, fast-learning individuals keen to join us in actively shaping the future of DeFi. Whether you’re a blockchain veteran or come from a background in high-frequency trading or other critical high-performance systems, your contribution will make an outsize impact.
We offer
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Independence and autonomy in your work
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A dynamic, fast-paced environment in Manhattan’s vibrant core
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Total compensation that stands out above the market
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Regular international travel for conferences and global team building
Who we are
We are a mission-driven team of established builders and researchers creating sustainable on-chain markets and experiences. Our expertise spans across several pivotal areas of Ethereum research with a particular focus on MEV and DEX design.
Operating at the forefront of MEV-aware infrastructure, we have fostered strong working relationships with leading organizations like the Ethereum Foundation, Uniswap Labs, Chainbound, and Gattaca.
Our contributions to the community also extend to multiple open-source projects, including:
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Reth
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Foundry
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Alloy
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Ethers-reth
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Brontes, our (forthcoming) canonical MEV tracing system built on top of Reth
About Sorella Labs
Sorella Labs Inc. is a dual product and research organization building solutions to the hardest problems in decentralized finance.
The team is currently building a robust and scalable protocol to address the two leading challenges decentralized systems pose in on-chain liquidity markets:
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Loss-vs-rebalancing (LVR) for liquidity providers (LPs)
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Suboptimal execution for swappers