Location: San Francisco - Remote (Hybrid OK)   |   Full-Time   |   $180,000 - $250,000
C C++ Rust Distributed Systems Performance Optimization Networking Consensus Low-level Systems Back End Engineer Staff Engineer

About Unto Labs: Unto Labs is a team of low-level engineers pushing distributed systems to the physical limits of modern hardware. We’re reimagining blockchains, from core consensus primitives to performance-tuned networking stacks, in the service of global scale applications. We’re seeking a Systems Engineer to take on the toughest challenges in distributed, high-performance computing.

Responsibilities:

  • Design systems for robust process isolation
  • Build and test high-performance sub-systems from scratch in C, focusing on cryptographic operations, consensus mechanisms, and networking
  • Implement advanced error correction and data recovery mechanisms
  • Build and contribute to a suite of custom benchmarking and performance testing tools
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features and products
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues
  • Optimize system performance and scalability

Qualifications:

  • Deep expertise in systems programming languages (C, C++, Rust) with a focus on performance optimization
  • Experience and understanding of modern CPU architectures, memory hierarchies, and low-level optimization techniques
  • Expertise in high-performance networking and protocol design
  • Understanding of distributed systems and consensus algorithms
  • Experience with benchmarking and performance testing tools
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Why Join Us?

  • Be at the forefront of blockchain technology, working on next-generation performance optimization
  • Work with a team of experts with deep expertise in high-frequency trading and scaling developer ecosystems
  • Shape the architecture of a system designed to process millions of transactions per second
  • Access to cutting-edge hardware and development tools
  • Competitive salary ($180k-$250k+ USD)
  • Significant equity and upside potential
  • Flexible work environment
  • Unlimited vacation policy
  • Health insurance
  • Hardware and development tool allowance
  • Conference and learning budget
Post Date: July 9, 2025