Senior Go / Cryptography Software Engineer-Linea | Consensys | Remote (EMEA)
Our mission is to unlock the collaborative power of communities by making Web3 universally easy to use, access, and build on. Working with Consensys puts you at the forefront of an evolving paradigm, transforming our society for the better. We fundamentally believe blockchain is the next generation of technology that can lay the foundation for a more just and equitable society. Blockchain tech is just over 10 years old. Ethereum itself is still a toddler and we’re far from reaching our full potential. You’ll get to work on the tools, infrastructure, and apps that scale these platforms to billions of users. You’ll be constantly exposed to new concepts, ideas, and frameworks from your peers, and as you work on different projects — challenging you to stay at the top of your game. You’ll join a network of entrepreneurs and technologists that reaches the edge of our ecosystem. Consensys alumni have moved on to become tech entrepreneurs, CEOs, and team leads at tech companies. About Linea Linea stands at the forefront of the zkEVM space, skillfully integrating Ethereum’s trusted security with advanced scalability through its type 2 zkEVM validity rollup technology. It offers developers a streamlined, secure platform for dApp development, emphasizing decentralization and open-source collaboration. Linea’s approach has attracted a community dedicated to innovation and progress. Here, complex applications find a supportive environment for growth, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in blockchain technology. Linea represents a significant step forward in blockchain development, where the future is being actively shaped. You’ll be constantly exposed to new concepts, ideas, and frameworks from your peers, and as you work on different projects — challenging you to stay at the top of your game. Job Description: We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Golang Software Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise building scalable systems in Golang and an affinity for cryptography and mathematics. Key Responsibilities: Design & develop new features in gnark Contributes to the architectural decision process of Linea Participate in all aspects of the software development process, including requirements gathering, analysis, design, implementation, and testing Troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during development and production Ensure the best practices or code quality and security are applied in the code base Qualifications: Strong experience with Golang and high performance computing Experience with ZKP, SNARK, or STARK technologies Experience with working on open-source projects and fostering open collaboration Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Must have a good sense of pragmatism Excellent communication and teamwork abilities Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field Experience with other languages and technologies such as SMT solvers, compilers, Solidit is a plus Experience with low-level programming and HPC is a plus This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package. If you are a highly motivated and experienced Golang Software Engineer with a passion for blockchain and cryptography, we want to hear from you! Don’t meet all the requirements? Don’t sweat it. We’re passionate about building a diverse team of humans and as such, if you think you’ve got what it takes for our chaotic-but-fun, remote-friendly, start-up environment—apply anyway, detailing your relevant transferable skills in your cover letter. While we have a pretty good idea of what we need, we’re ready for you to challenge our thinking on who needs to be in this role. Consensys is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring that our technology is made available and accessible to everyone. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Consensys is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices and we encourage all applicants to review our best practices to protect yourself which can be found ( Apply tot his job