Senior Software Engineer - Developer Experience

Company: Nexus
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Nexus: Enabling Verifiable ComputingFounded at Stanford University in 2022, Nexus is a scientific effort enabling large-scale verifiable computing, powered by zero-knowledge proofs.Nexus is an open scientific project, attempting to culminate decades of research in cryptography, mathematics and computer science, into the first general-purpose system for verifiable computation: The Nexus zkVM.Our team consists of some of the world's top cryptographers, mathematicians, and engineers, all working together with one goal: to unite the world's computers and prove all of humanity's computation.Job OverviewNexus is seeking a community-minded Senior Software Engineer to join our developer experience team. You will be a champion for Rust developers building on the Nexus platform. Your deep understanding of Rust and involvement in the Rust community will be instrumental in shaping a frictionless and empowering experience for all developers interacting with our platform.Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain tools and libraries that enhance the developer experience for building with Rust on Nexus
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and the Rust developer community to identify and address developer pain points
• Craft comprehensive and user-friendly documentation for developer tools and functionalities
• Foster a positive developer experience by actively engaging with the Rust community, providing support, and contributing to relevant discussions
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in Rust development tools, libraries, and best practices.Requirements
  • 5+ years of engineering experience with a strong focus on Rust development
  • Bachelor's in Computer Science or a related field
  • Proven track record of building well-designed and user-friendly developer tools and libraries
  • Deep understanding of Rust language features, ecosystems, and established best practices
  • Active participation in the Rust community (i.e. contributing to open-source projects, attending conferences, participating in online forums, hosting meetups).
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a passion for advocating for developers and fostering a positive community experienceBonus Points
    • Advanced degree in a technical field
    • Experience with building developer tooling using Rust frameworks or libraries
    • Experience in creating and maintaining high-quality technical documentation
    • Familiarity with web development concepts for building interactive developer portals or dashboards
    • History of speaking at Rust conferences or meetups
    • Contributions to Rust compiler or language evolution discussionsBenefits
      • Competitive salary and equity compensation
        • Dynamic startup culture where creativity is highly encouraged and where autonomy and meritocracy are highly valued
        • Opportunity to join a talented team at the forefront of the next generation of computingThis role is an in-office position in San Francisco. For candidates based outside of San Francisco, we will offer relocation assistance.Don't meet all the qualifications? We still encourage you to apply if you're eager to learn about and contribute to our mission.
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