Senior Rust Software Engineer

2 Months ago • 3 Years + • Programming

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Rust Software Engineer on the Agglayer team at Polygon Labs, you'll help redefine the future of blockchain interoperability. The Agglayer is a novel protocol designed to unify fragmented blockchain networks. You'll work with zero-knowledge virtual machines (zkVMs) and build decentralized, high-throughput infrastructure. Responsibilities include developing scalable and secure systems in Rust, utilizing zkVMs, contributing to code quality and design, and collaborating in a fast-paced environment to solve complex problems and build industry-first solutions in blockchain interoperability.
Must have:
  • 3+ years Rust experience
  • Production-grade system building
  • Distributed system design
  • Ethereum/EVM familiarity
  • Open-source contribution
Good to have:
  • Zero-knowledge proofs/zkVMs
  • gRPC and RocksDB experience
Perks:
  • Remote-first global workforce
  • Industry-leading health insurance
  • 401k matching
  • Home office setup allowance
  • Book allowance
  • Internet/phone reimbursement
  • Flexible time off
  • Wellness day off
  • Company laptop
  • Egg freezing, mental health, and employee wellness benefits

Job Details

About Polygon Labs

Polygon Labs is a software development company building and developing a network of aggregated blockchains via the Agglayer, secured by Ethereum. As public infrastructure, the Agglayer will bring together user bases and liquidity for any connected chain, and leverage Ethereum as a settlement layer. Polygon Labs has also contributed to the core development of several widely-adopted scaling protocols and tools for launching blockchains, including Polygon PoS, Polygon zkEVM, and Polygon Miden, which is in development as well as Polygon CDK.

Your Role

As a Senior Rust Software Engineer on the Agglayer team at Polygon Labs, you’ll help redefine the future of blockchain interoperability. The Agglayer is a novel protocol designed to unify fragmented blockchain networks into a single, cohesive ecosystem. In this role, you’ll dive deep into zero-knowledge virtual machines (zkVMs) and build decentralized, high-throughput infrastructure at the frontier of Web3 innovation. Join a mission-driven team focused on collaboration, technical excellence, and real-world impact - where your contributions will help set the standard for next-gen blockchain architecture.

Your Responsibilities

  • Develop Scalable and Secure Systems in Rust: Leverage your Rust expertise to design and implement scalable, high-performance systems, including networking and peer-to-peer components, that serve as the backbone of the Agglayer.

  • Utilize Zero-Knowledge Virtual Machines: Work with advanced zkVMs proving systems to enable cryptographic proof generation and enhance protocol security.

  • Contribute to Code Quality, Design, and Collaboration: Participate in system design discussions, review pull requests, and provide meaningful code feedback to help maintain a high bar for engineering excellence.

  • Collaborate in a Fast-Paced, Innovative Environment: Engage with our world-class team to solve complex problems, influence architectural decisions, and build industry-first solutions in blockchain interoperability.


What You'll Need

  • 3+ years of experience developing in Rust, with strong familiarity building production-grade, performance-critical systems.

  • Hands-on experience designing or working with distributed systems, ensuring reliability, scalability, and fault-tolerance.

  • Familiarity with Ethereum fundamentals or the broader Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) ecosystem.

  • Demonstrated experience contributing to open source projects or maintaining open source repositories.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Basic understanding of zero-knowledge proofs or zkVMs, such as RISC Zero or SP1.

  • Experience working with gRPC and RocksDB in performance-sensitive environments.

  • A degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field - or equivalent experience in building technical systems.

  • Passion for blockchain technology and driving the future of multi-chain interoperability.

Polygon Labs Perks

The goal of the Polygon Labs total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan includes the following benefits for our full time employees:

  • Remote first global workforce

  • Industry leading Medical, Dental and Vision health insurance*

  • Company matching 401k with 3% match*

  • $1,500 Home Office Set Up Allowance (life-time max)

  • $200 Annual Book Allowance Program

  • $75 Monthly internet or phone reimbursement

  • Flexible Time Off

  • 1 company wide wellness Friday day off per quarter

  • Company issued laptop

  • Egg freezing, mental health, and employee wellness benefits

*In certain countries medical, dental and vision is fully covered for employees & their dependents. This is country and plan specific.

*401k is for United States employees only

Polygon Labs is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Polygon Labs is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equal opportunity. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and applicants with a disability may request to be accommodated throughout the recruitment process. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their individual accessibility needs.

If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

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