Full-Time

Software Engineer

Compilers, LLVM

Updated on 6/12/2025

Nexus

Nexus

No salary listed

Senior

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

San Francisco, CA, USA

This role will be an in-person, hybrid role with the rest of the Nexus team. Daily lunch and dinner provided at SF headquarters.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Requirements
  • 5+ years of progressive engineering experience with a focus on building scalable and reliable systems
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical field; master’s or PhD strongly preferred
  • Deep understanding of LLVM and Cranelift
  • Proven ability to design and implement compiler optimizations
  • Embrace AI as a core part of how you work, think, and build.
Responsibilities
  • Optimize compiler toolchains utilizing LLVM and Cranelift.
  • Contribute to the development and performance of our compiler infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with engineers and researchers on compiler-related projects.
  • Stay up-to-date with advancements in compiler technology.
  • Deliver technical expertise and guidance to other engineers.

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$27.2M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Nexus' partnership with RedStone enhances its DeFi oracle infrastructure.
  • $25M funding boosts Nexus' zero-knowledge privacy tool expansion.
  • Nexus' creative contests align with the trend of user-generated content platforms.

What critics are saying

  • PlaysOut partnership may lead to intellectual property disputes.
  • Nexus Playground could face regulatory scrutiny over contest legality.
  • Zero-knowledge tools might attract regulatory attention for potential misuse.

What makes Nexus unique

  • Nexus partners with PlaysOut to lead in Web2.5-native mini-games.
  • Nexus Playground fosters user-generated content, enhancing community engagement.
  • Riyaz Faizullabhoy's appointment boosts Nexus' cryptography and zero-knowledge proof capabilities.

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