Cairo Developer

Are you the one?

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.

Skills:

• 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 have:

• 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)