Across’ purpose: To fulfill crypto’s potential by making blockchains more usable, more accessible and more efficient.

Across’ Vision: Intents are the standard in cross-chain interoperability.

Who is Risk Labs?

Risk Labs is the foundation and core team behind UMA, and some top tier products built with it such as oSnap, Oval, and the Across protocol. The Risk Labs team, operates as one cohesive (amazing!) culture, but focuses on two core protocols, UMA and Across. UMA and Across are decentralized protocols governed by community members across the globe in DAOs, and are supported by Risk Labs Foundation. UMA’s optimistic oracle (OO) can record any verifiable truth or data onto a blockchain. Across is leading the future of interoperability with its frontier intents based architecture.

The Role

We’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join the Across protocol team. You’d be working alongside top tier engineering talent, world class data driven product development, and a team motivated to be hugely impactful for the exciting interoperable future that we’re racing towards. You’re a person who loves optimizing and building at the intersection of technology, finance, and data.

Responsibilities

• Building backend services: Build highly available backend systems, both serverless and persistent. These systems should have a high degree of correctness, efficiency, and anti-fragility.
• Indexing complex onchain data: Design systems that index complex onchain data for ease of use and speedy access. Gas efficient protocols rely on indexing to keep user experiences snappy and pleasant.
• Data engineering: Design and develop large-scale data pipelines to drive our understanding of our users and our protocol’s real-world performance.
• Building bots and smart contracts: Build bots and other services whose primary role is to monitor smart contracts and send transactions. You will be responsible for building infrastructure that is responsible for company and user funds.
• Code review and mentorship: Write code in a highly collaborative open source ecosystem. As much of your day will be spent reviewing and designing code as it will be writing new code. We take pride in writing clean code.

Requirements

• 4+ years full-time experience in Software Engineering at a software, financial services or related technology organization
• 2+years of experience with blockchain-based projects (hackathons or personal projects as well)
• Experience with databases, networking, and data pipelines is strongly preferred
• Outstanding critical thinking skills; low ego, high curiosity and comfort in being wrong
• Deep interest in software; desire to understand the why and the how of everything you work on
• Demonstrated ability to learn new tech and write secure and clean code
• Passion for blockchain technology, cryptonomic protocol design, game theory, and decentralized finance
• Growth mindset; a desire to learn from and mentor those around you
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, especially written

Language experience is not as important as your demonstrated ability to learn quickly but our language stack is simply: Typescript, Solidity, GCP

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay packages include competitive salaries & meaningful token options.
• Salaries for this role range from $100-200k (USD), and your token allocation can grow with your voting rewards while you participate in the growing ecosystem.
• Will pay in stablecoins or fiat
• Philosophies for a culture that show we care: Take vacation when you need it, family care, training and development (just to name a few)
• 100% remote, which means we encourage you to create the work environment that you thrive in.
• We are a globally distributed team and require all employees to have at least 3-4 hours of daily overlap with Eastern Standard Time (EST) to ensure seamless collaboration and communication. This allows us to work effectively across time zones while maintaining a strong team connection.
• At least two team wide offsites a year

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Risk Labs, the employing entity, is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplaces. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align- we encourage you to apply anyways. We value you taking the chance. Risk labs will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Our values:

1. We value each individual’s right to economic freedom.
2. We value openness, honesty, and directness.
3. We value integrity.
4. We value iterative learning.
5. We value taking smart risks.
6. We value creating an environment where everyone “does their best work”.

Why do we love working at Risk Labs?

We are a group that’s aligned with the ethos of the crypto industry and doing our best to make an impact for the industry and world at large. You’ll succeed with Risk Labs if you’re a self-starter, kind, adaptable, and passionate about making an impact. Risk Labs is a values driven team that strives to create an environment where we can do our best work, and succeed. We’re building products that we believe in, and continuing to strive for innovation and growth. Both personally and professionally we support each other to create a happy, healthy, and inspired team vibe, so we can remain motivated to build things the world needs and loves. We take pride in the fact that we are at once family-friendly as well as nomad-friendly.

UMA’s optimistic oracle is a decentralized truth machine for Web3- yes, that’s a bold and very exciting statement. We’ve built a solid foundation, in terms of the team, the technology, and the products, and the road map ahead is one full of exciting technical challenges, growth, and telling our story to the world. Across is creating an interoperable world where DeFi is seamless with its intents based architecture. We’ve grown from an early bridge, to a market leader, and won’t stop innovating and building. We have big dreams, and a team excited to bring them to life.

Still want to know more?

• Our team blends a mix of highly-sought engineers, and a diverse business team to showcase their high quality tech. Our international and fast-growing team includes a diverse background of experiences and has drawn world class talent. We have a great network of supportive investors from groups like: Placeholder, Blockchain Capital, Bain Capital, Coinbase, Dragonfly… to name a few.
• Teammates take the time off that they need and support each other to be their best selves- we care about your wellness.
• You will not get bored with Risk Labs. We are constantly developing, building, experimenting and evolving. Yes we try to allow people to focus on their specific product areas, but things are always shifting and evolving. There’s no right answer and we’re all just doing our best!

Who We Are Supra is pioneering the future of information services in global markets. As an exciting, ambitious, and well-funded startup with unique technical capabilities, we aim to be a future leader in decentralized data. Our team includes professionals, academics, and advisors with experience from leading institutions such as Purdue University, University of Cambridge, University of Pennsylvania, Columbia University, and University of Oxford. Additionally, our industry experience includes prestigious companies like JPMorgan Chase & Co., Qualcomm, ConsenSys, and Binance. Based in Switzerland with a remote-first policy, our globally distributed team spans over 35 countries. We are dedicated to solving the Oracle Dilemma through innovative solutions in consensus mechanisms, real-time data services, decentralized finance (DeFi), and Layer 1 (L1) technologies. Trust, kindness, honesty, and a commitment to ethical, decentralized technologies are the cornerstones of our culture.  What we're looking for

Design, develop, and maintain our blockchain infrastructure using Rust and/or Move programming languages. Implement and optimize Layer1 and Layer2 protocols to enhance the scalability and performance of our blockchain platform. Build decentralized and trustless systems that ensure the security and immutability of our blockchain platform. Collaborate with our core development team to identify and address performance bottlenecks and security vulnerabilities. Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure the quality and maintainability of our codebase. Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in blockchain technology and contribute to the continuous improvement of our platform. Contributors to open-source projects will be given high consideration

Are you the right person for this role? The ideal candidate for us has:

3+ years of strong proficiency in Rust programming languages, with a deep understanding of their unique features and best practices Strong expertise in networking, consensus protocols, parallel execution, storage, and other fundamental blockchain concepts Experience in building decentralized and trustless systems, with a focus on scalability and performance optimization Deep knowledge of system-level performance tuning techniques, such as memory management and CPU utilization optimization Familiarity with blockchain security best practices and the ability to identify and address potential vulnerabilities in our codebase Strong problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Pro-active communication and collaboration abilities with native-level proficiency in written and oral English

Candidates with below skills will be given priority:

Proficiency in Move programming language

Preference: Working experience in Move Runtime (preferably Aptos Move) Good to have: Move Smart Contracts experience

Contributor to open-source projects

What's In It For You Joining Supra means joining a fast-growing startup with a diverse and dynamic team. Every role is impactful, allowing you to engage in meaningful work that contributes to our success. You will enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote environment with adaptable working hours, enabling you to work from anywhere globally.

Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages aligned with market standards. Work-Life Balance: Eligible team members have access to flexible paid time off, sick leave, and other time-off options, adjusted in line with local regulations. National Holidays: We recognize national holidays specific to each team member’s country and provide paid leave in accordance with local guidelines. Health Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage options, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, are available to full-time employees where applicable.

Getting Started with Supra We believe in giving you the space to settle in. Your first month is about orientation and learning:

Engage with your team to understand our business, vision, mission, and strategic goals. Enhance your skills to navigate the evolving DeFi landscape. Absorb our core values and establish connections with your colleagues through one-on-one meetings. Familiarize yourself with the tools and processes vital to our operations. Analyze our product offerings and contribute to discussions that shape our future.

We're here to support your integration and ensure you have the resources you need! Looking Ahead Regular check-ins with your manager will help align your priorities with our team and company goals, setting you up for success. At Supra, you're not just joining a company but embarking on a journey to enhance blockchain technology with a team of exceptional individuals.

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About us

We are building BOB, a hybrid L2 that combines the best of Bitcoin and Ethereum. We seek a Software Engineer (Rust) to support the design, implementation, and launch of a novel BitVM bridge with Bitcoin security.

The role

You enjoy proactively identifying and solving engineering challenges by applying your expertise in Bitcoin and cryptographic protocols. You will implement and optimize the BitVM bridge, ensuring efficient and secure execution of its core components. Working closely with the team, you’ll contribute to research-driven development, implement complex Rust solutions, and be a trusted point of contact for improving BOB.

What you will do

• Architect and build the BOB Bitcoin bridge leveraging BitVM in close collaboration with the core team.
• Architect and build the BOB Bitcoin security infrastructure with Babylon in close collaboration with the core team.
• Engage in research discussions with the team on the BOB core protocols.
• Share knowledge with other team members on BitVM and Bitcoin best practices.

Requirements

• Three years or more of hands-on Rust development experience.
• Measurable experience deploying protocols into production that leverage advanced cryptographic techniques (SNARKs, STARKS, MPC, …) with sizable TVL.
• Strong interest in Bitcoin, including Bitcoin script, BitVM, and Taproot.
• Excellent communication skills in a remote setting.

Nice to have

• Background in consensus protocols
• Experience with Solidity
• Contributions to open-source projects

Benefits

• Research-oriented team
• Solve novel problems
• Stock options
• Remote working
• 30-day vacation
• Allowance for a co-working space
• Yearly retreat

About Us

We are building BOB, a hybrid L2 that combines the best of Bitcoin and Ethereum. We seek a BitVM Engineer to support the design, implementation, and launch of a novel BitVM bridge with Bitcoin security.

The Role

You enjoy proactively identifying and solving engineering challenges by applying your expertise in Bitcoin and cryptographic protocols. You will implement and optimize the BitVM bridge, ensuring efficient and secure execution of its core components. Working closely with the team, you’ll contribute to research-driven development, implement complex Rust solutions, and be a trusted point of contact for improving BOB.

What you will do

• Architect and build the BOB Bitcoin bridge leveraging BitVM in close collaboration with the core team.
• Architect and build the BOB Bitcoin security infrastructure with Babylon in close collaboration with the core team.
• Engage in research discussions with the team on the BOB core protocols.
• Share knowledge with other team members on BitVM and Bitcoin best practices.

Requirements

• Three years or more of hands-on Rust development experience.
• Measurable experience deploying protocols into production that leverage advanced cryptographic techniques (SNARKs, STARKS, MPC, …) with sizable TVL.
• Strong interest in Bitcoin, including Bitcoin script, BitVM, and Taproot.
• Excellent communication skills in a remote setting.

Nice to have

• Background in consensus protocols
• Experience with Solidity
• Contributions to open-source projects

Benefits

• Research-oriented team
• Solve novel problems
• Stock options
• Remote working
• 30-day vacation
• Allowance for a co-working space
• Yearly retreat