The Runtime Engineer will enhance the Solana toolchain, focusing on compiler development, JIT compilation, and collaborating on complex architectural challenges while ensuring security.
Who We Are
At Anza, we're at the forefront of crypto, developing the Agave client to enhance Solana — a blockchain designed for rapid growth without compromising security or scalability. We also pioneer advanced developer tooling to meet the evolving demands of decentralized applications.
The Role
- Leverage experience with compiler and linker development for improving the Solana toolchain, implementing compiler code-gen backends and linker optimizations
- Improve and maintain JIT compilers and virtual machines, focusing mostly on security
- Work with cross-functional teams within the company to identify and implement solutions to complex architectural problems
- Engage with internal customers and deliver answers/updates/features to support their development
- Stay connected with open source and research communities to follow up and lead the latest and upcoming trends and needs from them
- Participate in technical discussions and reviews both synchronously and asynchronously
Responsibilities
- Leverage experience with compiler and linker development for improving the toolchain and implementing compiler backends and linker changes
- Improve and maintain JIT compilers and virtual machines, focusing mostly on security
- Work with cross-functional teams within the company to identify and implement solutions to complex architectural problems
- Engage with internal customers and deliver answers/updates/features to support their development
- Stay connected with open source and research communities to follow up and lead the latest and upcoming trends and needs from them
- Participate in technical discussions and reviews both synchronously and asynchronously
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience working with compilers and preferably runtimes
- Proficient with advanced C++ or Rust development
- Experience with LLVM (preferably) or cranelift internals and back-end specifics
- Experience working with Clang, Swift, or other projects that use LLVM
- Experience with JIT compilers, virtual machines, and their security implications
- Hands off work attitude that requires minimal supervision; being proactive and self-motivated for timely delivery of quality code
- Experience with comprehensive testing methodologies (unit test, integration tests etc)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with JIT compilation and low-level instruction sets a plus
- Knowledge of computer architecture, touching on cache management, virtualization and x86 instructions
- Publications in top tier Compilers or System Conferences such as PLDI, POPL, CGO
- Experience collaborating on an open-source project
Why Join Anza?
We offer a dynamic, fast-paced environment where innovation and problem-solving are at the heart of everything we do. Here, your work will have a direct impact on the security and scalability of blockchain technology, contributing to the foundation of decentralized applications worldwide.
We're excited to welcome individuals who share our passion for pushing the boundaries of blockchain technology. If you're ready to take on the challenge and contribute to the next generation of blockchain infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.
The salary range for US-based candidates will be determined throughout the interview process depending on experience, skill, and location. Candidates should anticipate an annual base salary (not including incentive compensation or other benefits) of $150,000 USD to $300,000 USD.
Top Skills
C++
Clang
Llvm
Rust
Swift
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