🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll design and build high-performance decentralized systems as part of a small, deeply technical team at Category Labs. Your research in databases, operating systems, or systems architecture will drive step-function improvements in blockchain technology. This role offers massive impact in a fast-paced environment with top-tier backing from leading venture funds.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Design performant algorithms and architectures for storage or recovery
• Research new system architectures for decentralized technology
• Implement and optimize algorithms in C++
• Analyze system performance using profiling tools

📋 Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science or equivalent
• Significant research experience in databases or operating systems
• Experience writing performant algorithms
• Experience writing production-grade code

✨ Nice to Have

• Curiosity about lower-level system details
• Interest in distributed systems
• Experience with LLVM or compiler infrastructure

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 🏥 World-class medical/dental/vision
• 🏖️ Unlimited paid time off
• 💰 401(k) with company match
• 🍽️ Lunch and dinner stipend (in-office NYC)
• 🧘 Monthly wellness benefit

🚩 Heads Up

• Experience level title 'Senior' but minimal years required; role expects PhD and significant research experience.