Role overview
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As a Consensus Research Engineer, you will tackle complex problems in designing and implementing consensus algorithms. Your role will involve a thorough analysis of existing algorithms, assessing their throughput, finality, and security aspects. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in consensus mechanisms, particularly within blockchain technology.
What you'll work on
- Design and implement custom consensus algorithms tailored to specific requirements.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of existing consensus algorithms, evaluating their performance metrics, including throughput, finality, and security.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and optimize consensus mechanisms within blockchain systems.
- Stay updated with the latest developments and research in consensus algorithms and distributed computing.
Skills:
- Proficiency in consensus algorithms, with a strong understanding of their underlying principles and applications, especially within blockchain technology.
- Experience in designing and implementing consensus algorithms or related distributed systems.
- Solid understanding of distributed computing problems and solutions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to critically evaluate complex systems.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience in developing distributed systems.
Perks and benefits:
- Equity
- Fully remote
- Flexible working hours
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