Cairo Developer

At Nethermind, we offer Evergreen Roles in key areas of our business. These are positions that are continuously open for applications, reflecting our ongoing need for top talent in critical fields. By applying to an evergreen role, you're joining our talent pool for future opportunities.

About the role:

If you've envisioned yourself at the forefront of AI and ZK innovation, then Nethermind offers the perfect opportunity to transform that vision into reality.

Nethermind is a Blockchain Research and Software Engineering company. We empower enterprises and developers worldwide to access and build on the decentralized web. Our work touches every part of the blockchain ecosystem - from fundamental cryptography research to application-layer protocol development.

We are currently seeking talented and passionate Cairo Developers to join our growing AI and ZK group. Successful candidates will research, design, develop and optimize protocols and applications fundamental to the advancement of Ethereum, Starknet and Web3.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable and secure smart contracts, decentralized applications (dApps), and ZK protocols using the Cairo programming language.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including cryptographers, mathematicians, and blockchain engineers, to develop and integrate advanced cryptographic primitives and algorithms.

• Optimize Cairo code for performance, gas efficiency, and security, ensuring the scalability and cost-effectiveness of our solutions.

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of Cairo tooling, compilers, and documentation to improve the developer experience.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in blockchain technology, cryptography, and the Ethereum ecosystem, actively participating in relevant communities and conferences.

Must Haves:

• Proven experience and proficiency in developing smart contracts using Cairo.

• Strong understanding of cryptography, zero-knowledge proofs, and their applications in blockchain technology.

• Familiarity with the Ethereum ecosystem, including EVM, Layer 2 scaling solutions, and Web3 technologies.

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Passion for decentralized technologies, cryptography, and the potential of Web3 to revolutionize various industries.

Nice to Haves:

• Familiarity with zk proof systems (ZK-STARK, ZK-SNARKs)

• Cryptography background

• Mathematics Background

• Having activity on GitHub is a significant advantage (please include links to projects or PRs that you have submitted to external projects)

What Happens Next? Your application remains active in our system for future consideration as our talent team regularly reviews applications for evergreen roles and will contact promising candidates. We may contact you about current openings or future opportunities that match your skills. Feel free to update your application or apply for other roles at any time.