Software Engineer, Runtime

Who we are

The Nomic Foundation is a non-profit advancing the Ethereum ecosystem. We build open-source runtimes, compilers, build systems, and deployment solutions that are used by tens of thousands of developers. We emphasize robust engineering and lean processes, allowing for quick decision-making and distraction-free software development. You have the opportunity to shape the future of the Ethereum ecosystem through deep technical work on critical developer infrastructure, where your specific contributions will have a tangible impact.

About the team

The EDR team builds an Ethereum runtime designed for developer tooling. Our users are initially the Hardhat users and, later on, third-party tooling developers integrating our runtime APIs to analyze Solidity code execution for their own users. In its first iteration, EDR is a complete Rust rewrite of Hardhat’s Ethereum network simulation used for Solidity development and testing before production deployment. We aim to build a reusable runtime library to empower the Ethereum ecosystem to build better code execution analysis tools.

This is a fully-remote role, and we’re open to candidates applying within UTC+2 to UTC-4 timezones.

What you’ll do

• Maintain and implement low-level functionality at the EVM bytecode level in Rust

• Work on an open-source project while helping triage Github issues and supporting users

• Take ownership of moderately complex features, delivering from high-level product requirements with minimal supervision

• Clarify requirements, analyze tradeoffs, and identify risks while understanding user value

• Investigate and address user pain points, concerns, and requests

• Independently solve tasks that range from design issues and previously unknown blockers to churning through coding tasks and bugs at a high pace

• Identify and address gaps by proposing and prototyping solutions with some guidance from senior engineers

• Collaborate to break down roadmap items into tangible milestones and deliverables.

• Effectively communicate progress, challenges, and results with management and other stakeholders

Who we’re looking for

• At least 2 years of experience working on systems software

• 2+ years of working with Rust or less if supported by significant C++ or equivalent systems programming experience

• You have a product-oriented mindset. You focus on future usage of what you’re building, always considering its impact, and make trade-offs accordingly

• Prior experience working in a remote and globally distributed environment. We work mostly asynchronously, so the ability to take ownership strongly and work with minimal direction is crucial

• Confident collaborating with other teams to achieve shared goals.

• As this is an early-stage project, we are seeking a teammate who is comfortable adapting to changing requirements

• Familiarity with Ethereum concepts, particularly related to developer tooling or runtime systems, and a strong interest in expanding this knowledge

Compensation and benefits

• Unlimited PTO

• Budget for hardware equipment

• Annual Learning & Development Budget

• Vesting ETH grant as part of total compensation

• Statutory benefits specific to your location (depending on the employment contract)

We value diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We recognize they are essential to growth and innovation, and sometimes the perfect candidate might not tick every box in the job description. If you're passionate about what you do and have valuable experience - we want to hear from you. Your unique background and skills could be just what our team needs and we warmly encourage you to apply.