About Nexus
Nexus is innovating at the intersection of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and zero-knowledge cryptography to build a Layer 1 for the AI era. Our team of world-leading experts is developing the Nexus Layer 1 blockchain, Nexus zkVM, and other breakthrough products with the goal of creating a verifiable financial world.
Nexus has raised $25M in Series A funding from Lightspeed, Pantera, Dragonfly, SV Angel, and more.
We are headquartered in San Francisco, and this role will be an in-person, hybrid role with the rest of the Nexus team.
Software Engineer - Nexus OS
The Nexus OS team is responsible for the user interface of the Nexus ecosystem, consisting of a web app and Rust-based CLI. This team blends top-tier engineers with great designers to bring the best possible user experience to the ecosystem.
Responsibilities
Work alongside top-tier designers to create intuitive, high-quality user experiences (e.g., TypeScript, Next.js, CSS).
Integrate the Rust-based zkVM into a web application by compiling to WebAssembly.
Improve and enhance the Rust-based CLI experience.
Requirements
Passion for building frontend and backend systems.
Experience with TypeScript, React/Next.js, and modern web technologies.
Familiarity with Rust and WebAssembly.
Desire to iterate based on user feedback and product-market fit.
Embrace AI as a core part of how you work, think, and build.
Bonus Points
Experience integrating zkVMs or cryptographic libraries.
Strong CLI design sensibility.
Open-source contributions.
Benefits
Competitive salary and generous equity compensation
Health insurance for employees and their dependents
Daily lunch and dinner provided at SF headquarters
Company-paid travel to events and conferences
Nexus is committed to diversity in our workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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What We Do
Nexus is the supercomputer for everyone, powering the world’s most complex computation to build the Verifiable Internet
