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Key Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and optimize core components including consensus algorithms and smart contract virtual machines (EVM, WASM).
Develop, deploy, and debug node software for blockchain networks.
Conduct in-depth analysis and customization of existing open-source blockchain implementations.
Qualifications:
Deep understanding of blockchain fundamentals: consensus, cryptography, and P2P networking.
Hands-on experience with smart contract VMs and systems programming in Go, Rust, or C++.
Proven experience in implementing, deploying, and troubleshooting blockchain nodes.
Preferred: Direct experience working on the core technology of a live blockchain network.
Purpose: The opportunity to contribute to making AI a public good
Growth: A self-directed environment where you can take initiative to shape your role and career
Compensation: Market-competitive compensation including, for most roles, exposure to pre-launch tokens
In addition, 0G Labs is committed to the health and well being of all of our team members. To that end, we provide reimbursements towards a holistic set of experiences and courses:
Core self: Transcendental Meditation
Mind: Landmark Education
Emotion: Art of Communication
Presence: Speech Coach
Body: Fitness, gym and exercise memberships/classes
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