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Snarkify

GPU Performance Engineer - CUDA

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Palo Alto, CA, USA
Remote
Software EngineeringSystems Software Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field is required.
  • Two or more years of experience in GPU computing, focused on performance optimization and parallel programming, are required.
  • Proficiency in GPU programming languages such as CUDA is required.
  • A strong understanding of computer architecture, memory systems, and parallel algorithms is required.
  • Experience with profiling and debugging tools for GPU applications, such as NVIDIA Nsight, is required.
  • Familiarity with zero-knowledge proof applications and blockchain technologies is beneficial.
  • The role requires the ability to analyze complex systems and solve technical problems.
  • The role requires the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and optimize GPU-based algorithms and data structures to accelerate zero-knowledge proof systems and related computations.
  • Collaborate with the engineering team to identify performance bottlenecks and propose solutions to improve overall system efficiency.
  • Develop and maintain high-quality, well-documented code that follows GPU programming best practices.
  • Analyze and optimize performance across a wide range of GPU architectures to ensure maximum performance and compatibility.
  • Stay current with advancements in GPU technology, programming techniques, and industry best practices.
  • Contribute to technical resources, including whitepapers, tutorials, and presentations, to share knowledge and promote GPU-based solutions.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on GPU-related topics and performance optimization techniques.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Master's or PhD is preferred.
  • Familiarity with zero-knowledge proof applications and blockchain technologies is a plus.

About the company

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

N/A

Founded

2023

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What believers are saying

  • Snarkify blog updated August 15, 2026, signaling active product momentum.
  • Succinct network growth and 12-country prover onboarding expand Snarkify’s distribution.
  • Nexus partnered with Snarkify in January 2025 for Elastic Prover deployment.

What critics are saying

  • Caplight lists only seven employees in August 2026, limiting execution capacity.
  • Qiming and 1kx last funded Snarkify in December 2022; runway looks stale.
  • If Succinct internalizes prover optimization, Snarkify becomes a thin infrastructure vendor.

What makes Snarkify unique

  • Snarkify’s SRT cut Ethereum proof times to under 12 seconds in June 2025.
  • Succinct Prover Network added Snarkify in July 2025 as an early prover team.
  • Its docs say one-click ZK prover deployment removes infrastructure and maintenance burden.

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Benefits

  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Company Equity