Senior Backend Engineer, Rust

The Role:

• Join the Nitro team to build core technology for Arbitrum, a leading Ethereum scaling solution.
• Work on execution engines, networking, state management, performance optimization, and reliability.
• Engage in Stylus development, allowing Rust and C/C++ smart contracts to compile to WASM.

What You'll Work On:

• Build and improve Nitro node software for Arbitrum.
• Design and optimize systems for transaction execution, state management, and network performance.
• Scale throughput and enhance performance and efficiency of Arbitrum's core infrastructure.
• Solve distributed systems challenges and enhance reliability, observability, and security.
• Develop new capabilities for the Arbitrum stack.

Who You Are:

• Experienced Rust engineer with production systems experience.
• Comfortable with distributed systems, infrastructure, and performance-critical applications.
• Motivated by complex technical problems at scale and able to own projects end-to-end.
• Pragmatic, collaborative, and security-focused.

Perks:

• Remote-first global workforce with NY office.
• Annual company offsite and team onsites.
• Professional reimbursement program for conferences and certifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for US and some countries.
• 401k retirement plan with company match (US only), wellness stipend, and home office equipment program.