Performance optimization jobs in crypto and blockchain companies

𝚝𝟷 is a rollup that introduces real-time proofs to unify Ethereum and the rollup ecosystem. Our mission at 𝚝𝟷 is to ensure Ethereum is not only the most decentralized blockchain ecosystem but also the blockchain with the best user and developer experience. We believe that the composability fragmentation introduced by rollups’ siloed execution is currently a major obstacle to that end. Therefore, we are building 𝚝𝟷, a TEE-enabled rollup that introduces real-time proofs, RTP. This allows for instant settlement on Ethereum and therefore enables its unification with the broader rollup ecosystem.What You'll Be DoingCI and CD for E2E Blockchain Components: Accelerate our core engineering team by developing CI and CD pipelines using platforms like GitHub Actions, for: smart contract deployments and upgrades (L1, L2), 𝚝𝟷 rollup node upgrades, Partner Rollups’ sequencer follower node TEE integrations, TEE prover infrastructure, 𝚝𝟷 AVS co-node upgrades, third-party ZK prover integration infrastructure, and automatic end-to-end testingMonitoring & Observability: Implement comprehensive logging, monitoring, and alerting systems using Prometheus, Grafana, and the ELK stack to ensure system health and performance.​Incident Response & Disaster Recovery: Develop and maintain runbooks, on-call systems, automated failover strategies, and disaster recovery plans to minimize downtimeMaintenance: Manage said components across cloud and bare-metal deployments; currently, we’re mostly using GCP Compute Engine VMs.​Infrastructure Automation: Design, implement, and maintain robust infrastructure-as-code (IaC) for rollup nodes, RPC endpoints, and validator services using tools like Terraform and Ansible.​Security & Key Management: Enforce best practices for key management, validator security, and RPC protection with tools like HashiCorp Vault.​Scalability & Performance Optimization: Optimize rollup infrastructure for latency, throughput, and fault tolerance, ensuring seamless coordination between Ethereum Layer 1 and 𝚝𝟷 Rollup Layer 2, no matter which geography the user is in etc.Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with smart contract engineers, blockchain researchers, and network security teams to enhance our infrastructure.​Must-HavesCI/CD & GitOps: Experience with GitHub Actions or similar tools to automate deployments and upgrades.Containerization & Orchestration: Solid knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for deploying and managing containerized applications.​Monitoring & Site Reliability Engineering: Proficiency with monitoring, on-call and observability tools to maintain system performance.​Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation: Proficiency with Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools for reproducible infrastructure management.​Cloud & Bare-Metal Deployments: Strong experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or similar platforms for scalable blockchain infrastructure.​Execution Client Proficiency: Experience with at least running production (mainnet) Ethereum execution clients such as Reth, Geth, or Nethermind.Ethereum Ecosystem Experience: Hands-on experience with Ethereum L1 and EVM rollup/L2 technologies and a deep understanding of its ecosystem, including the Foundry toolkit for smart contract deployment and verification automation.Networking & RPC Optimization: Expertise in load balancing, rate limiting, and firewall security for RPC endpoints and validators.​Security & Key Management: Strong understanding of validator security and key management systems.​This is a remote role, but we only accept candidates from time zones between Eastern Time (ET) and Central European Time (CET).Nice-to-HaveExperience with Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs): Understanding of technologies like TDX, SGX or Nitro Enclaves used in rollup provers.Rust & Golang Development: Ability to debug and contribute to Rust-based prover infrastructure or Golang-based Ethereum clients.​Protocol Engineering Exposure: Experience working with optimistic rollups, ZK rollups, or cross-chain bridges.​Open Source Contributions: Contributions to Ethereum infrastructure, rollups, or core protocol development.​

Argus Labs is building the next generation of massively multiplayer online (MMO) games by empowering players with the extensive freedom to build, extend, and influence the game worlds they inhabit. Our approach is centered around World Engine, our state-of-the-art onchain game server framework.World Engine leverages a novel sharded rollup blockchain architecture, which allows games to use smart contracts for user-generated content (UGC) while scaling to tens of thousands of concurrent users without compromising performance. To date, World Engine is the most performant blockchain designed from the ground up for games and has been used in production for games like Dark Frontier, processing 700K+ player transactions within a week.Backed by the bestWe raised $10 million in seed funding led by Haun Ventures ($1.5B crypto fund led by former a16z GP, Katie Haun) with participation from influential angel investors in tech and gaming such as Elad Gil and Balaji Srinivasan (ex-Coinbase CTO).Learn about who we are and our technologyhttps://argus.gghttps://world.devhttps://twitter.com/ArgusLabs_Key Responsibilities:Lead and mentor technical artists, ensuring high-quality, high-performance deliverables.Collaborate with art and engineering teams to optimize workflows, game performance, and resolve technical challenges.Design tools to streamline artist workflows, enhance efficiency, and support multi-platform asset creation.Optimize assets to meet texture, polygon, and memory requirements for performance goals.Develop shaders and visual effects that balance visual quality with performance.Provide technical guidance on asset creation, rigging, and animation to support pipeline integrity.Prototype and troubleshoot visual features for new mechanics, integrating assets with engineering support.Research and implement new technologies to enhance the art and animation pipeline.Document tools, workflows, and processes for consistent project alignment.Requirements:Proven experience as a Technical Artist in the gaming industry, with at least 3+ years in a lead or senior role.Proficiency in 3D art tools such as Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, and game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine.Strong knowledge of shader development, rendering pipelines, and performance optimization for multiple platforms.Experience with scripting/programming languages (e.g., Python, MEL, C#) to develop tools and automate workflows.Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and address technical challenges efficiently.Leadership skills with a proven track record of mentoring and guiding a team of technical artists.Perks & benefitsFor full-time employeesA note for the game industry veterans: no crunch :-)Flexible PTO (2 weeks required) + holidays100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance (US)401k (US)Up to $1500 desk set-up stipendCompany retreatsWe’re an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.