Role in brief
Ritual is developing a blockchain infrastructure tailored for AI. The Distributed Systems Engineer will focus on building and scaling the network while collaborating with a team on innovative solutions. Candidates with expertise in Go or Rust and experience in distributed systems should consider applying.
About the role
Ritual is creating a specialized execution layer for AI, with a private testnet already operational. The company aims to merge blockchain technology with AI capabilities, enabling developers to utilize AI models both on-chain and off-chain. As a Distributed Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing and optimizing the infrastructure that supports these functionalities.
In this position, you will design components for a heterogeneous blockchain network, focusing on peer-to-peer networking and consensus mechanisms. You will also ensure the reliability and performance of the system while collaborating with researchers to implement advanced algorithms. Success will be measured by the efficiency and scalability of the solutions you develop.
Skills that matter here
- Go: Deep expertise in Go is essential for building production-grade distributed systems.
- Rust: Proficiency in Rust is also important for developing scalable applications.
- Kubernetes: Experience with Kubernetes is needed for infrastructure orchestration.
- Grafana: Mastery of Grafana is required for monitoring and observability.
- Prometheus: Proficiency with Prometheus is important for metrics collection and system observability.
Who this role suits
- Candidates should have a strong background in distributed systems and blockchain technology.
- A self-directed work style with high energy and the ability to handle pressure is crucial.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively are important.
- Experience in fast-paced environments and a commitment to ownership and deadlines will help candidates thrive.
From the employer
About the role
As a Distributed Systems Engineer at Ritual, you'll be instrumental in building and scaling our heterogeneous blockchain infrastructure. You'll work on innovative solutions for node specialization, consensus mechanisms, and distributed AI execution while ensuring the reliability and performance of our network.
- Design and implement distributed systems components for Ritual's heterogeneous compute network
- Develop and optimize peer-to-peer networking protocols optimized for AI model execution and blockchain consensus
- Build and maintain infrastructure for node monitoring, metrics collection, and system observability
- Architect solutions for efficient state management and synchronization across specialized nodes
- Collaborate with the research team to implement novel distributed systems algorithms
- Create robust testing frameworks for distributed system components
About you
- Deep expertise in Go and/or Rust, with a track record of building production-grade distributed systems
- Strong understanding of peer-to-peer systems, networking, and messaging protocols
- Proven experience operating and developing blockchain nodes, with deep knowledge of node architecture and consensus mechanisms
- Experience optimizing high-throughput systems and implementing performance improvements at scale
- Advanced Linux expertise, with strong command line proficiency and system administration skills
- Proficiency with infrastructure orchestration tools like Kubernetes
- Mastery of monitoring and observability tools such as Grafana and Prometheus
- Experience designing and implementing fault-tolerant, high-performance distributed applications
- Strong background in system design, with the ability to make architectural decisions that balance performance, reliability, and scalability
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex distributed systems issues
- Ability to act quickly under high pressure scenarios and context switch at a high frequency
- A high level of end-to-end ownership and self-direction, with excellent communication skills
- Hungry, high-energy and ability to work within and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Why join us
- Join a passionate group of engineers, researchers, and operators on a mission to build the next generation of AI infrastructure
- Highly competitive compensation package, including annual discretionary bonus & optimized tax structure compared to the vast majority of web3 startups
- Top 1% of benefits across the web3 startup space
- 100% of premiums covered on highest quality healthcare
- Aggressive company 401k match
- Fully remote and/or hybrid, up to you!
- Participate in virtual and in-person events
- Much much more!
Questions about this role
Is this position remote?
Yes, the role is fully remote or hybrid, depending on your preference.
What skills are required for this role?
Candidates need expertise in Go or Rust, knowledge of distributed systems, and experience with Kubernetes, Grafana, and Prometheus.
How can I apply for this job?
You can visit the Ritual website at https://ritual.com to apply.
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