Job Description

About Nexus

Nexus is building a world supercomputer by leveraging the latest advancements in AI, cryptography, engineering, and science. Our team of world-leading experts is developing and deploying the Nexus Layer 1 blockchain and Nexus zkVM (zero-knowledge virtual machine) in support of our mission to enable the Verifiable Internet.
Nexus raised $25M in Series A funding from Lightspeed, Pantera, Dragonfly, SV Angel, and more.

We are headquartered in San Francisco, and this role will be in-person with the rest of the Nexus team.

Software Engineer - Nexus OS

The Nexus OS team is responsible for the user interface of the Nexus ecosystem, consisting of a web app and Rust-based CLI. This team blends top-tier engineers with great designers to bring the best possible user experience to the ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside top-tier designers to create intuitive, high-quality user experiences (e.g., TypeScript, Next.js, CSS).
• Integrate the Rust-based zkVM into a web application by compiling to WebAssembly.
• Improve and enhance the Rust-based CLI experience.

Requirements

• Passion for building frontend and backend systems.
• Experience with TypeScript, React/Next.js, and modern web technologies.
• Familiarity with Rust and WebAssembly.
• Desire to iterate based on user feedback and product-market fit.
• Embrace AI as a core part of how you work, think, and build.

Bonus Points

• Experience integrating zkVMs or cryptographic libraries.
• Strong CLI design sensibility.
• Open-source contributions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and generous equity compensation.
• Health insurance for employees and their dependents.
• Daily lunch and dinner provided at SF headquarters.
• Company-paid travel to events and conferences.

Nexus is committed to diversity in our workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Nexus

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