Researcher, Systems

Founded by Jump Trading alums, Monad Labs is a tech startup using low-latency programming, compiler optimization, and multithreaded computing to build an ultra-high-performance smart contract blockchain. The work entails building an optimal stack-based VM that supports multithreaded computation, as well as developing and implementing an efficient Byzantine Fault Tolerant (BFT) algorithm enabling a network of nodes to come to consensus. We recently raised $225M in Series A funding, led by Paradigm.

The Role

Monad Labs is looking for systems researchers with a strong interest in databases and operating systems. Candidates with research experience in systems verification, operating systems, multi-core algorithms, or systems architecture, are an ideal match. You will be part of a small, deeply technical team, working on high-impact problems in a fast-paced environment. Although we are building a new blockchain, previous experience with crypto is not expected.

Who you are

• Resourceful and self-motivated
• Collaborative
• Adaptive; able to make meaningful contributions in a fast-paced environment
• Curious about lower-level system details
• Interested in building high-value, performant and distributed systems

Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science or equivalent
• Significant research experience into databases or operating systems
• Experience writing performant algorithms
• Experience writing production-grade code

What you’ll be doing

• Designing performant algorithms and architectures related to storage or recovery, in single-node or distributed environments.
• Researching new architectures
• Tech stack: C++, clang, LLVM, gdb, perf, unix, git

Why work with us

• You’ll work on extremely challenging problems with massive impact
• You’ll be part of a fast-moving startup that is well-resourced but very lean (~35 people total). This is an opportunity to be part of an epic journey!
• You’ll work with and learn from a small, exceptional team (bios here)
• You’ll receive a competitive salary and competitive total compensation package.
• You’ll learn a lot and have many opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Salary and benefits

Minimum full-time salary of $250,000.  (**This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary; a final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, domain expertise, and geographic location.)

Monad Labs’ benefits include unlimited and encouraged paid time off; insurance coverage; home office equipment stipend; monthly wellness/fitness stipend; and 10 company-observed holidays.