Nexus
Senior Software Engineer - Developer Experience
Nexus, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Nexus: Enabling Verifiable Computing
Founded at Stanford University in 2022, Nexus is a scientific effort enabling large-scale verifiable computing, powered by zero-knowledge proofs.Nexus is an open scientific project, attempting to culminate decades of research in cryptography, mathematics and computer science, into the first general-purpose system for verifiable computation: The Nexus zkVM.Our team consists of some of the world's top cryptographers, mathematicians, and engineers, all working together with one goal: to unite the world's computers and prove all of humanity's computation.
Job Overview
Nexus is seeking a community-minded Senior Software Engineer to join our developer experience team. You will be a champion for Rust developers building on the Nexus platform. Your deep understanding of Rust and involvement in the Rust community will be instrumental in shaping a frictionless and empowering experience for all developers interacting with our platform.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain tools and libraries that enhance the developer experience for building with Rust on Nexus
Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and the Rust developer community to identify and address developer pain points
Craft comprehensive and user-friendly documentation for developer tools and functionalities
Foster a positive developer experience by actively engaging with the Rust community, providing support, and contributing to relevant discussions
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in Rust development tools, libraries, and best practices.
Requirements
5+ years of engineering experience with a strong focus on Rust development
Bachelor’s in Computer Science or a related field
Proven track record of building well-designed and user-friendly developer tools and libraries
Deep understanding of Rust language features, ecosystems, and established best practices
Active participation in the Rust community (i.e. contributing to open-source projects, attending conferences, participating in online forums, hosting meetups).
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a passion for advocating for developers and fostering a positive community experience
Bonus Points
Advanced degree in a technical field
Experience with building developer tooling using Rust frameworks or libraries
Experience in creating and maintaining high-quality technical documentation
Familiarity with web development concepts for building interactive developer portals or dashboards
History of speaking at Rust conferences or meetups
Contributions to Rust compiler or language evolution discussions
Benefits
Competitive salary and equity compensation
Dynamic startup culture where creativity is highly encouraged and where autonomy and meritocracy are highly valued
Opportunity to join a talented team at the forefront of the next generation of computing
This role is an in-office position in San Francisco. For candidates based outside of San Francisco, we will offer relocation assistance.Don't meet all the qualifications? We still encourage you to apply if you're eager to learn about and contribute to our mission.
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Founded at Stanford University in 2022, Nexus is a scientific effort enabling large-scale verifiable computing, powered by zero-knowledge proofs.Nexus is an open scientific project, attempting to culminate decades of research in cryptography, mathematics and computer science, into the first general-purpose system for verifiable computation: The Nexus zkVM.Our team consists of some of the world's top cryptographers, mathematicians, and engineers, all working together with one goal: to unite the world's computers and prove all of humanity's computation.
Job Overview
Nexus is seeking a community-minded Senior Software Engineer to join our developer experience team. You will be a champion for Rust developers building on the Nexus platform. Your deep understanding of Rust and involvement in the Rust community will be instrumental in shaping a frictionless and empowering experience for all developers interacting with our platform.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain tools and libraries that enhance the developer experience for building with Rust on Nexus
Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and the Rust developer community to identify and address developer pain points
Craft comprehensive and user-friendly documentation for developer tools and functionalities
Foster a positive developer experience by actively engaging with the Rust community, providing support, and contributing to relevant discussions
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in Rust development tools, libraries, and best practices.
Requirements
5+ years of engineering experience with a strong focus on Rust development
Bachelor’s in Computer Science or a related field
Proven track record of building well-designed and user-friendly developer tools and libraries
Deep understanding of Rust language features, ecosystems, and established best practices
Active participation in the Rust community (i.e. contributing to open-source projects, attending conferences, participating in online forums, hosting meetups).
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a passion for advocating for developers and fostering a positive community experience
Bonus Points
Advanced degree in a technical field
Experience with building developer tooling using Rust frameworks or libraries
Experience in creating and maintaining high-quality technical documentation
Familiarity with web development concepts for building interactive developer portals or dashboards
History of speaking at Rust conferences or meetups
Contributions to Rust compiler or language evolution discussions
Benefits
Competitive salary and equity compensation
Dynamic startup culture where creativity is highly encouraged and where autonomy and meritocracy are highly valued
Opportunity to join a talented team at the forefront of the next generation of computing
This role is an in-office position in San Francisco. For candidates based outside of San Francisco, we will offer relocation assistance.Don't meet all the qualifications? We still encourage you to apply if you're eager to learn about and contribute to our mission.
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