Systems Engineer
Unto Labs
About Unto Labs
Unto Labs is a team of low-level engineers pushing distributed systems to the physical limits of modern hardware. We’re building the next generation of blockchain technology, from core consensus primitives to performance-tuned networking stacks, on commodity servers.
About the role
We're seeking a Systems Engineer to take on the toughest challenges in distributed systems and high-performance computing. You'll be responsible for designing and building key parts of our Layer 1 blockchain, focusing on getting the best performance from commodity servers. As a member of our fast-paced team, you'll work on the entire modern blockchain stack, including core cryptography, consensus, distributed systems, and performance issues.
Responsibilities
Build and test high-performance sub-systems from scratch in C, focusing on cryptographic operations, consensus mechanisms, and networking protocols
Design systems for robust process isolation
Implement advanced error correction and data recovery mechanisms
Create comprehensive benchmarking suites and performance testing frameworks
Qualifications
Technical Requirements
Deep expertise in systems programming languages (C, C++, Rust) with a focus on performance optimization
Experience and understanding of modern CPU architectures, memory hierarchies, and low-level optimization techniques
Understanding of distributed systems and consensus algorithms
Expertise in high-performance networking and protocol design
Cultural Requirements
Crave ownership and seek to make a lasting impact
Thrive in ambiguous environments and can create structure from chaos
Proactively seek opportunities beyond your initial scope
Strong bias for action and ability to move fast
Excellent communication skills and ability to work closely with technical teams
Excited about being one of the first employees at a fast-growing startup
Excited to work in-office in San Francisco
Why join us?
Be at the forefront of blockchain technology, working on next-generation performance optimization
Work with a team of experts from leading high-frequency trading and blockchain companies
Shape the architecture of a system designed to process millions of transactions per second
Access to cutting-edge hardware and development tools
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive salary ($180k-$250k+ USD)
Significant equity and upside potential
Flexible work environment
Unlimited vacation policy
Health insurance
Hardware and development tool allowance
Conference and learning budget