NEBRA Labs

Senior Distributed Systems Engineer

Reposted 2 Days Ago

Hiring Remotely in New York, NY, USA

In-Office or Remote

Senior level

Blockchain • Consulting

The Role

Design, implement, and maintain distributed consensus mechanisms and systems, ensuring scalability and fault tolerance while analyzing performance and debugging issues.

Summary Generated by Built In

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Distributed Systems Engineer specializing in consensus protocols to join our team. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining distributed consensus mechanisms that ensure reliability and consistency across our distributed systems.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement consensus protocols
Develop and optimize distributed system architectures focusing on scalability, reliability, and fault tolerance
Analyze and improve system performance, latency, and throughput
Debug complex distributed system issues across multiple nodes and networks
Create and maintain technical documentation for distributed systems and protocols
Collaborate with team members to implement Byzantine fault-tolerant solutions
Conduct performance analysis and optimization of distributed systems
Implement and maintain monitoring and observability solutions

Requirements

Proven track record of distributed system or consensus engineering (i.e. Master/PhD in related field or 3+ years of industry experiences)
Strong background in consensus algorithms (Paxos, Raft, PBFT, etc.)- Expertise in concurrent and parallel programming
Proficiency in systems programming languages (Go, Rust, or C++)- Deep understanding of distributed computing concepts (CAP theorem, consistency models, etc.)
Experience with network programming and distributed system testing
Strong knowledge of performance optimization and bottleneck analysis

Preferred qualifications

Experience implementing Byzantine fault-tolerant systems- Knowledge of modern consensus protocols like HotStuff, Tendermint, or Narwhal/Bullshark
Familiarity with formal verification methods for distributed systems
Experience with large-scale distributed databases
Background in peer-to-peer networking protocols
Publications in distributed systems conferences (PODC, DISC, etc.)- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Technical Skills

Distributed algorithms and protocols
Systems programming languages (Go/Rust/C++)
Performance profiling and optimization
Network programming
Distributed testing frameworks
Monitoring and observability tools
Version control systems (Git)
Continuous Integration/Deployment

Work Style

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a globally distributed team
Self-motivated with strong project management skills
Passion for distributed systems research and development

Impact

Shape the architecture of our next-generation distributed systems
Solve complex distributed computing challenges
Contribute to the advancement of consensus protocol research
Build highly available and scalable distributed systems
Mentor team members in distributed systems concepts

Joining Nebra means becoming part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to transforming the blockchain landscape. You'll work alongside passionate experts, engage in innovative projects, and have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on how people interact with digital technologies.

At Nebra, we foster a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages your professional growth and values your unique contributions. Additionally, you'll benefit from significant upside potential, including opportunities for career advancement, equity participation, and being at the forefront of groundbreaking developments in decentralized solutions.

If you're eager to push the boundaries of what's possible and help shape the future of decentralized technologies, we invite you to apply and embark on an exciting career journey with us.