Anza is looking to enhance the Solana ecosystem by fortifying the Agave client and the broader Solana network, focusing on improving the efficiency, reliability, security, and scalability of its blockchain infrastructure, particularly its communication and data propagation mechanisms.
Requirements
- Strong proficiency in systems programming languages such as Rust or C++.
- Experience with networking protocols and distributed systems.
- Deep understanding of TCP/IP networking, architecture, and principles underlying distributed systems.
- Experience with performance profiling and optimization techniques.
- Familiarity with Linux, systems automation tools, and systems architecture.
- A knack for designing secure protocols, software, and algorithms that minimize trust requirements.
- Active participation in Bitcoin/Ethereum/Blockchain projects or the open-source community is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Develop and Optimize Networking Protocols: Design, implement, and optimize the gossip and block delivery protocols to enhance the overall performance of the Solana network.
- Ensure Network Security: Identify and mitigate potential security vulnerabilities within the networking stack, ensuring robust protection against emerging threats.
- Scalability and Performance: Work on improving the scalability of the network to handle increasing transaction volumes and node participation without compromising on performance.
- Testing and Validation: Create and execute comprehensive tests to validate the reliability and efficiency of the networking stack, including stress tests, fault injection, and performance benchmarking.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including core protocol engineers, security experts, and infrastructure teams, to ensure the seamless integration and functioning of the networking components.
- Documentation and Code Review: Maintain thorough documentation of the networking protocols and conduct peer code reviews to uphold high standards of code quality and consistency.
Other
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with core infrastructure software and distributed systems.
- Ability to analyze complex systems, identify potential issues, and develop effective solutions.
- Knowledge of common security threats and best practices in network security.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
