Blockchain Developer

2 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom PlayFi Labs Full time

Who are we?

PlayFi is the first AI and data platform that enables web3 features to be built on top of existing AAA and Indie games. We're building the infrastructure layer that allows developers to seamlessly integrate blockchain primitives on top of the existing games played by more than 3 billion people.


Job Overview

We are seeking a Blockchain Developer with strong expertise in Rust and blockchain technologies. This role involves developing high-performance decentralized applications and smart contracts, optimizing systems, and working with advanced cryptographic methods and scaling solutions.

This will be an active development role and your key responsibilities will include:

  • Writing efficient code in Rust and optimising the PlayBase system for performance and memory management
  • Designing and implementing blockchain technologies and consensus mechanisms for the PlayBase system
  • Apply zk-SNARKS and zk-STARKS for for-proof generation and verification of data queries
  • Develop smart contracts using Solidity and on Ethereum and networks
  • Work with tools like Hardhat, Foundry, MongoDB in Rust
  • Implement asynchronous solutions with Tokio in Rust
  • Troubleshoot complex issues in decentralized systems



Essential qualifications include:

  • Strong experience in Rust and systems programming
  • A solid understanding of blockchain fundamentals and consensus mechanisms
  • Experience with zk-SNARKS, zk-STARKS, Circom, Halo2 and other ZK programming languages
  • Experience with Solidity on EVM networks
  • Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms and encryption
  • Familiarity with rollups and other scaling solutions within the Ethereum L2 ecosystem
  • Proficiency with Hardhat, Foundry and MongoDB integration
  • Proficiency with Tokio in Rust



Preferred Qualifications include:

  • Advanced cryptography knowledge and additional expertise in advanced cryptographic methods
  • Experience with open source blockchain projects
  • Relevant certifications in blockchain or cryptography



Salary

Salary range for this role is between $110,000 USD and $140,000 USD. We are fully remote and async as a team, and can hire anywhere globally so long as you are able to work between CEST and EST timezones.

While we are fully remote and async, we do expect all of our team to flex their day to meet with other team members across timezones in order to meet their responsibilities. We are all adults and we want to treat our team as such.



Hiring Procedure

We are looking to move fairly quickly so this process will include 3 key stages.

This role is open from the 17th September and applications will close on 30th September 2024.


  1. First stage interview with our Operations Coordinator to assess your CV and experience overall. This will be 30 minutes.
  2. Second stage interview will be technically focussed with our Tech Lead. This stage will be roughly 60 minutes.
  3. Final stage interview will be with a senior member of the team. We will then make a decision on your application and make an offer to the successful candidate.



To Apply

We are not currently planning to work with recruiters on this role.

Please email careers@playfi.ai with your CV, LinkedIn, Github (if you have one) and we will review your application.

We will aim to respond to all applicants, however if you do not hear from us within two weeks of the date of your application, please assume you have not been successful at this time.



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