Software Engineer - OS San Francisco, CA

Position: Software Engineer - Nexus OS at Nexus San Francisco, CA
Software Engineer - Nexus OS job  Francisco, CA.

About Nexus

Nexus is building a world supercomputer by leveraging the latest advancements in cryptography, engineering, and science. Our team of experts is developing and deploying the Nexus Layer 1, the Nexus Network, and Nexus zkVM in support of our mission to enable the Verifiable Internet.

Nexus raised 25M in Series A funding, co-led by Lightspeed and Pantera, with participation from 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., Type Script, Next.js, CSS).

• Integrate the Rust-based zkVM into a web application by compiling to Web Assembly.

• Improve and enhance the Rust-based CLI experience.

Requirements

• Passion for building frontend and backend systems.

• Experience with Type Script, React/Next.js, and modern web technologies.

• Familiarity with Rust and Web Assembly.

• Desire to iterate based on user feedback and product-market fit.

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).

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