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Senior Researcher, Systems

Monad

Monad

New York, NY, USA
USD 250k-250k / year
Posted 6+ months ago

The Role

We are looking for systems researchers with a strong interest in databases and operating systems. Candidates with research experience in systems verification, operating systems, multi-core algorithms, or systems architecture, are an ideal match. You will be part of a small, deeply technical team, working on high-impact problems in a fast-paced environment. Although we are building a new blockchain, previous experience with crypto is not expected.

What You Will Do

  • Designing performant algorithms and architectures related to storage or recovery, in single-node or distributed environments.

  • Researching new architectures

  • Tech stack: C++, clang, LLVM, gdb, perf, unix, git

Who You Are

  • PhD in Computer Science or equivalent

  • Significant research experience into databases or operating systems

  • Experience writing performant algorithms

  • Experience writing production-grade code

  • Resourceful and self-motivated

  • Collaborative

  • Adaptive; able to make meaningful contributions in a fast-paced environment

  • Curious about lower-level system details

  • Interested in building high-value, performant and distributed systems

Additional Information

Target full-time salary of $250,000. (**This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary; a final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, domain expertise, and geographic location.)