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Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Low-Latency Systems, C++

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Monad Labs

Monad Labs

11-50 employees

Decentralized Layer 1 smart contract platform

Crypto & Web3
Fintech

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 operates in the blockchain and cryptocurrency market, providing a decentralized Layer 1 smart contract platform that is compatible with Ethereum. This platform allows developers to build decentralized applications (dApps) with improved performance and scalability compared to existing solutions. Monad can process up to 10,000 transactions per second using a technique called "superscalar pipelining," which enables the simultaneous execution of multiple transactions. This capability is particularly beneficial for applications that require high security and transparency, such as financial services and supply chain management. Unlike its competitors, Monad focuses on delivering a platform that supports more complex and high-usage applications, making it an appealing choice for developers and businesses. The company's goal is to capture a significant share of the growing blockchain market by providing an efficient and scalable solution for dApp development.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$235.8M

Headquarters

Remote, Oregon

Founded

2022

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

237%

1 year growth

237%

2 year growth

440%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Monad's high transaction speed and scalability can attract a wide range of developers and businesses, leading to rapid adoption and growth.
  • The recent $225 million Series A funding round led by Paradigm positions Monad for aggressive expansion and technological advancements.
  • Partnerships with entities like Hex Trust and OKX Ventures enhance Monad's ecosystem and credibility in the blockchain space.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in the blockchain sector is intense, with established players like Ethereum and Solana posing significant challenges.
  • Raising substantial funds and high valuation expectations can create pressure to deliver rapid results, potentially leading to strategic missteps.

What makes Monad Labs unique

  • Monad's Ethereum compatibility combined with its ability to handle up to 10,000 transactions per second through superscalar pipelining sets it apart from other blockchain platforms.
  • The focus on high-performance and scalability makes Monad particularly attractive for complex and high-usage decentralized applications (dApps).
  • Strategic partnerships and significant funding from major investors like Paradigm and OKX Ventures provide Monad with a strong financial and collaborative foundation.

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