Senior Protocol Engineer

About The Polygon Miden Team Polygon Miden is a zkRollup focused on facilitating high-throughput and private applications. Our platform allows users to create zero-knowledge proofs of their own state changes, which are only verified by Miden. Our public testnet is scheduled to launch in Q4 2023. Currently, our focus is on stabilizing the testnet, the Miden protocol, the Miden node and clients. Job Description We are seeking a Senior Protocol Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of core components of the Miden rollup. You will contribute to the R&D efforts surrounding rollup architecture, which includes the state model, transaction model, execution model, etc. Your tasks will also involve supporting the development of the Miden node and the Miden client. We provide you with the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology, utilize advanced tools and modern programming languages, and gain in-depth knowledge about zero-knowledge proving systems.To learn more about the Miden rollup, you can find information here. Also, feel free to take a look at our repository here. Key Duties Design and implement the Miden rollup, operator, and client Maintain and improve the core components of the Miden VM Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the team members What You Need To Succeed Deep familiarity and a proven track record with Ethereum, rollup protocols, their trade-offs, and potential attack vectors Expertise in Rust (:3 years), including a high comfort level with advanced concepts such as generics, lifetimes, memory management, concurrency, etc. Experience in working independently on open-ended problems A strong sense of responsibility and comfort with autonomous work. Nice-To-Have Interest in zero-knowledge proof-based blockchain systems Experience writing smart contracts Familiarity with the fundamentals of cryptography, such as hash functions and finite fields A passion for open-source software and an eagerness to learn A strong interest in privacy