[Remote] Senior Distributed Systems Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NEBRA Labs is seeking an experienced Distributed Systems Engineer specializing in consensus protocols to join their team. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining distributed consensus mechanisms that ensure reliability and consistency across their distributed systems.ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement consensus protocolsDevelop and optimize distributed system architectures focusing on scalability, reliability, and fault toleranceAnalyze and improve system performance, latency, and throughputDebug complex distributed system issues across multiple nodes and networksCreate and maintain technical documentation for distributed systems and protocolsCollaborate with team members to implement Byzantine fault-tolerant solutionsConduct performance analysis and optimization of distributed systemsImplement and maintain monitoring and observability solutionsSkillsProven track record of distributed system or consensus engineering (i.e. Master/PhD in related field or 3+ years of industry experiences)Strong background in consensus algorithms (Paxos, Raft, PBFT, etc.)Expertise in concurrent and parallel programmingProficiency in systems programming languages (Go, Rust, or C++)Deep understanding of distributed computing concepts (CAP theorem, consistency models, etc.)Experience with network programming and distributed system testingStrong knowledge of performance optimization and bottleneck analysisExperience implementing Byzantine fault-tolerant systemsKnowledge of modern consensus protocols like HotStuff, Tendermint, or Narwhal/BullsharkFamiliarity with formal verification methods for distributed systemsExperience with large-scale distributed databasesBackground in peer-to-peer networking protocolsPublications in distributed systems conferences (PODC, DISC, etc.)Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)BenefitsOpportunities for career advancementEquity participationCompany OverviewNEBRA Labs is a blockchain services company. It was founded in 2023, and is headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is https://www.nebra.one.