Summary
We are looking for a talented Prototype Engineer, to join our innovation team and help shape the future of IOG products and technology.
As a prototype engineer, you will be looking at developing prototype, model, simulators, at the edge between engineering and research. You will work closely with various stakeholders (architect, cryptographer, researcher, engineer) to help and shape innovation projects.
Duties
- Design & develop systems from just ideas on paper.
- Present options and solutions at team and project meetings
- Ongoing communication reflecting your project status on a periodic basis
Key Competencies
- Proficiency in various programming languages and functional paradigms
- Knowledge of the rust programming language
- Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals, including algorithms, data structures, and concurrency
- Knowledge of blockchain technology and its core concepts, such as consensus mechanisms, cryptography, and smart contracts
- Self motivating and self learner
Experience
- At least 3 years of experience in software development
- Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, including algorithms and data structures
- Experience with blockchain technology is necessary
- Experience in remote work and collaboration across different time zones.
- Experience in prototyping and developing ideas
- Remote work
- Laptop reimbursement
- New starter package to buy hardware essentials (headphones, monitor, etc)
- Learning & Development opportunities
- Competitive PTO
At IOG, we value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Top Skills
What We Do
Founded in 2015, IOHK is one of the world’s pre-eminent blockchain research and engineering companies, best known for the Cardano blockchain platform
We are a fully decentralized, remote-working organization committed to the highest principles of academic rigour and evidence-based software development. The company builds high-assurance blockchain products for public and private sector clients.
Our goal is simple – to fuel our drive to be best in class by giving you the opportunity, resources and support to deliver your finest work to date. You’ll work with some exceptionally talented and friendly individuals who are always open to new ideas and ways of working.
IOHK is an advocate of decentralized remote working, with over 300 people working in more than 50 countries. Everyone has a different skill set, a different culture, and is at a different stage in their life. We aim to make collaboration between diverse people fun, exciting, and always rewarding. Many companies say they ‘think outside the box’ – for IOHK it’s more, ‘we think outside the geography’.
