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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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