Senior QA and Load Testing Engineer

Senior QA Performance and Load Testing Engineer

Create load‑testing and performance solutions for Autheo
, a next‑generation decentralized computing platform. The role is part‑time, equity‑based, and is integral to ensuring the platform surpasses existing blockchain execution environments in speed, security, and scalability.

Autheo is an AI‑enabled Layer‑Zero OS that integrates a proprietary Layer‑1 blockchain, decentralized compute, storage, identity, and a full‑stack developer environment (Dev Hub). It targets enterprise‑grade enterprise adoption and seeks to supercharge Web3 and Web2 integration.

• Design performance‑testing strategies for cryptographic operations, ensuring 0.4 µs execution under 1 B+ TPS stress.
• Architect load tests for DAG‑based runtimes, validating that topological workflows can handle peak loads without overhead.
• Build stress models for homomorphic encryption on exabyte‑scale datasets.
• Develop load tests for zero‑knowledge proof systems under high concurrency with 1‑5 ms proof validation.
• Implement differential privacy testing (ε = 0.5) for metadata protection.
• Create secure enclave load tests for 1 TB memory deployments.
• Deploy testing workloads to Kubernetes, maintaining 99.999 % uptime with circuit breakers.
• Implement Open Telemetry tracing for 100 % of transaction paths.
• Build machine‑learning–powered monitoring for performance optimization.
• Collaborate with performance architects, cryptographers, blockchain experts, and DePIN specialists.
• Lead performance reviews for scalability and compliance.
• Mentor QA teams and contribute to open‑source testing tools.
• Publish findings at Wasm Con 2026 on performance innovations.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 5 + years of experience in performance/load testing for high‑throughput systems.
• Expertise in Kubernetes, Open Telemetry, and chaos engineering.
• Proficiency with zk‑proofs, distributed testing, and compliance auditing.

• Background in blockchain/DePIN performance or AI infrastructure.
• Experience with open‑source testing tools or multi‑cloud setups.
• Contributions to performance standards or patents in reliability engineering.

• Precision in testing design and optimization.
• Strong technical communication and collaboration.
• Passion for scalable decentralized ecosystems.

• Load tests achieving 0.4 µs operations at 1 B+ TPS with zero overhead.
• DAG‑based simulations for peak workflow loads.
• Homomorphic encryption stress models for exabyte scales.
• zk‑proof tests with 1‑5 ms validation under concurrency.
• Secure enclave testing for 1 TB memory.
• Open‑source testing components integrating with 100 + projects.
• Presentation at Wasm Con 2026 on performance leadership.

• Rapid traction: 290,000+ wallet accounts, 30,000+ Twitter followers, 19,000+ Discord members.
• Enterprise‑grade Layer‑1 blockchain delivering microsecond latencies and mathematically proven security.
• Opportunity to shape the next‑generation Web3 and enterprise integration with real, non‑speculative solutions.
• Backed by elite talent from top universities, Fortune 500 companies, and blockchain platforms.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Part‑time

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