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Senior Solidity Developer

GenLayer Labs
City of London
3 weeks ago
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About GenLayer Labs

GenLayer Labs is a decentralized AI research collective building the trust infrastructure for the AI Age. We are the developers of GenLayer—an open, AI-driven Court of the Internet—a synthetic jurisdiction where autonomous agents and protocols can reason, transact, and govern at machine speed with sovereignty, transparency, and trust. Our infrastructure enables autonomous agents and smart contracts to access live web data, interpret natural language, and resolve disputes using AI consensus.

Backed by Maelstrom (Arthur Hayes), Arrington Capital, and North Island Ventures, we're defining a new category of decentralized infrastructure: trustless decision-making for the AI age.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Solidity Developer to lead the design and development of our consensus algorithm, baptized as \"Optimistic Democracy.\" In this role, you will be responsible for building, maintaining, and improving the core smart contracts that power the GenLayer blockchain. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the performance, security, and scalability of our network. Your experience should improve the design of the smart contracts.

What You'll Do
  • Implement and improve the GenLayer consensus algorithm using Solidity
  • Ensure the smart contracts are robust, scalable, and secure
  • Collaborate with the research team to integrate AI-driven consensus mechanisms
  • Optimize the contracts for performance and reliability
  • Write comprehensive tests and documentation for the smart contracts
  • Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on Solidity
  • In-depth understanding of blockchain technology and decentralized applications
  • Proven experience in building and maintaining large-scale distributed systems
  • Familiarity with cryptographic principles and secure coding practices
  • Experience with consensus algorithms and peer-to-peer networking
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Writing gas efficient Solidity code
Benefits
  • Total rewards package including a competitive salary, equity package, and benefits
  • Flexible and remote work environment
  • Opportunity to work at the intersection of blockchain and AI on cutting-edge technology
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Be a part of a dynamic and innovative team that is shaping the future of decentralized applications
Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Other
Industries
  • IT Services and IT Consulting


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