Performance Research Engineer

Rollup up to the CTO, this Research Engineer will play a crucial role in ensuring the Eclipse is the fastest SVM execution environment. We are looking for applicants with both a strong engineering or research background or a mix of both. Experience in crypto is not a must. 

Qualifications

One or more of the following:

• Expertise with compilers, runtimes, and language implementation concepts
• Expertise with optimizing complex systems, including distributed systems
• Expertise with hardware-focused performance work
• FPGA and GPU experience when it comes to optimizations, especially of cryptographic code
• Good understanding of benchmarking methodologies 
• Experience with LLVM is a plus; working knowledge of Rust/and/or C++ is expected
• And MS or PhD degree is a plus

Responsibilities

• Working directly with key engineering and research talent to make the Eclipse rollup as fast as it can be. 

The total compensation package (base salary and equity) for this role ranges from $300,000 up to $550,000, with additional company benefits. The pay range provided reflects individual compensation based on factors such as work location, assessed job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. 

Join the Eclipse team!

Eclipse is building the fastest Ethereum Layer 2, powered by the Solana VM. Our general-purpose L2 combines the best of the modular stack without sacrificing UX or fragmenting liquidity. Our team is composed of former Blackrock, dYdX, and Uniswap veterans, and we’re backed by top investors including Polychain, Tribe Capital, and DBA.

• Opportunity. We believe blockchains should be fast AND highly usable. You’ll do high-impact work to enhance Ethereum’s scalability, shaping the future of crypto
• Flexibility. We are a remote-first company, and collaborate synchronously and asynchronously, via weekly all-hands meetings, Slack messaging, and quarterly in-person meetups
• Team. We’re backed by leading funds and leaders including Polychain, Placeholder, DBA, Maven 11, Mustafa Al-Bassam, Tarun Chitra, and Anatoly Yakovenko
• Culture. As an early member of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to help shape our culture. We value intellectual honesty, bias towards action, and believe every member plays a key role in achieving our ambitious goals
• Compensation. We offer a competitive salary + equity + benefits package

Eclipse Laboratories is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.