Ripple is looking to enhance the programmability, smart contract capabilities, performance, and scalability of the XRP Ledger (XRPL) by integrating a WebAssembly (WASM) virtual machine.
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on software development experience, with significant experience in modern C++ and Rust.
- Demonstrable experience with WebAssembly (WASM), particularly in integrating a WASM VM or runtime with a C++ codebase.
- Experience developing open-source software and contributing to collaborative blockchain communities.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain core components of the XRP Ledger to enhance its programmability, smart contract capabilities, performance, and scalability.
- Lead the integration and maintenance of a WebAssembly (WASM) virtual machine within the XRPL’s C++ core.
- Engage in the full software development lifecycle, from architecture and design to development in modern C++ and Rust, and rigorous testing.
- Author system design documents and lead technical discussions with internal and external engineering stakeholders.
- Uphold high standards for coding and testing as a steward of the open-source XRP ledger community, including active participation in code reviews.
Other
- A genuine passion for blockchain technology, its technical underpinnings, and its potential benefits.
- The ability to independently solve highly complex problems with creative and effective solutions.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain difficult technical concepts to various audiences.
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science or a related technical field.
- In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in.
