Senior Geth Engineer (Go)

Taiko Labs is building the Taiko ZK-EVM: a layer-2 blockchain that scales Ethereum in a manner that emulates Ethereum as closely as possible - both technically and non-technically. Taiko ZK-EVM is an Ethereum-equivalent ZK-Rollup, scaling Ethereum by supporting all EVM opcodes in a layer-2 architecture that is decentralized, permission-less, and secure.

We are strong believers in zero-knowledge proofs. Our team consists of people that have been using ZKPs since 2018 and have built the first ZK-Rollup on Ethereum. We are looking to expand our team with more talented and determined individuals that share our goals.

We are looking for a Senior Blockchain Engineer to join the client team developing the nodes that will run our ZK-EVM. The Taiko L2 client is based on a fork of Geth and relies heavily on learnings from Ethereum clients. The ideal candidate has expert experience with Go, is familiar with blockchain infrastructure, and can write high-quality, high-performance, clean code.

About the role

• Write code for the Taiko L2 client in Go
• Maintain Ethereum equivalence by keeping abreast of Geth development
• Security testing and optimization of the L2 client
• Working collaboratively with the ZK-EVM team

About you

• 4+ years of development experience in Go or similar language. Go strongly preferred
• Experience with Ethereum and Geth
• Experience with performance optimization and high-load projects
• Understanding of zero-knowledge proofs and other cryptographic concepts is preferred
• Security-minded and always learning
• A deep sense of ownership in your work, capable of seeing a complex project through from start to finish

Benefits

The role is remote, offers competitive compensation (cash + equity), and an opportunity to help scale Ethereum - a technology and ecosystem that is changing the world.