Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Low-Latency Systems, C++

Posted on 8/5/2024

Monad Labs

Monad Labs

51-200 employees

Decentralized Layer 1 smart contract platform

Fintech
Crypto & Web3

Compensation Overview

$200kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Git
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • You have at least 5 years of C++ development experience
  • You have significant experience in HFT or embedded systems development, such as writing software for packet processing, communication, codecs, robotics, etc.
  • You have excellent instincts for software architecture, memory management, and performance optimization/profiling tools
  • You have a bachelor’s in Computer Science or equivalent
Responsibilities
  • You’ll be optimizing a high-performance multithreaded stack-based VM, as well as ancillary functionality (disk I/O, computation metering, network)
  • You’ll be identifying bottlenecks through profiling, and evaluate design choices for accelerating computation flow
  • You’ll be designing and implementing architecture improvements
  • You’ll contribute to team tooling, utilizing our tech stack:: C++, clang, LLVM, gdb, perf, unix, git

Monad provides a decentralized Layer 1 smart contract platform that is compatible with Ethereum, allowing developers to build and deploy decentralized applications (dApps) with improved performance and scalability. Its key feature is the ability to process up to 10,000 transactions per second using a technique called superscalar pipelining, which enables efficient execution of transactions. This high throughput is particularly beneficial for complex applications in sectors like financial services, supply chain management, and gaming, where security and transparency are crucial. Unlike other blockchain platforms, Monad focuses on enhancing transaction speed and scalability, making it a more attractive option for developers and businesses. The company's goal is to capture a significant share of the blockchain market by providing a reliable and efficient platform for dApp development.

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$237.3M

Headquarters

Remote, Oregon

Founded

2022

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

68%

1 year growth

375%

2 year growth

442%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Monad raised $225 million, indicating strong investor confidence.
  • Integration with Orderly Network enhances Monad's onchain trading infrastructure.
  • Monad's high transaction speed benefits gaming applications like Opti Games' Sparkball.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging platforms like Sui and Aptos increase competition in high-speed blockchain.
  • Cryptocurrency market volatility may impact Monad's investor confidence.
  • Regulatory scrutiny on blockchain technologies could affect Monad's operations.

What makes Monad Labs unique

  • Monad uses superscalar pipelining for efficient Ethereum transaction execution.
  • Monad supports up to 10,000 transactions per second, enhancing scalability.
  • Monad offers full EVM and RPC compatibility for seamless Ethereum application porting.

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Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision coverage: you pick the plan, we reimburse 100% of your premium

$2,000 remote office equipment reimbursement

$200 monthly wellness and fitness reimbursement

Unlimited PTO, minimum 15 days per year

11 company-observed holidays in the US

Flexible work hours, flexible remote-work policy

Quarterly team on-sites

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