Rust Development Lead

We are seeking a Lead Rust Developer to drive our Rust development initiatives and lead our team at Sovrun. This senior-level role is ideal for an experienced Rust developer with strong leadership abilities, substantial expertise in Rust programming, and a background in developing complex, distributed blockchain applications. As the Lead Rust Developer, you will be at the forefront of building high-performance, scalable blockchain solutions, smart contracts, and Web3 technologies for our decentralized gaming ecosystem.

Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Guide and mentor a team of Rust developers, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and best practices. Lead code reviews, set development standards, and ensure high-quality output.
• Rust Product Development: Drive the development, testing, and deployment of innovative products and solutions in Rust, primarily focused on blockchain and Web3 technologies.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with blockchain architects, product managers, and game developers to create secure, efficient, and high-performance decentralized applications that support BreederDAO's digital asset and gaming goals.
• Optimization and Security: Optimize code for efficiency, scalability, and security, ensuring alignment with the company’s mission to deliver top-tier digital assets and decentralized solutions.
• Blockchain Integration: Develop and maintain integrations with blockchain APIs, libraries, and protocols to ensure seamless interoperability across blockchain ecosystems.
• Documentation and Best Practices: Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code while promoting and upholding industry best practices across the Rust development team.

Innovation and Research: Stay informed on emerging trends and advancements in Rust, blockchain technology, and decentralized gaming to continuously elevate the team’s development practices.

• Experience: 5+ years of software development experience, with a minimum of 3 years specializing in Rust programming and blockchain development.

• Leadership: Proven experience in leading and mentoring development teams, with a focus on building collaborative, high-performance teams.
• Blockchain Expertise: Strong background in developing distributed systems, consensus mechanisms, and blockchain applications, including smart contract design and deployment.
• Web3 and Gaming: Solid understanding of Web3 technologies, decentralized finance (DeFi), and play-to-earn (P2E) gaming ecosystems.
• Cryptography and Protocols: Proficient in cryptographic principles and familiar with blockchain protocols such as Ethereum, Polkadot, and Solana.
• Development Tools: Experience with tools such as Substrate or other blockchain development frameworks is a plus.
• Problem-solving and Communication: Excellent problem-solving skills, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities to lead and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment.