Prover Network is developing the infrastructure necessary to meet the increasing demands for proof generation, due

to the increasing popularity of zero-knowledge proofs. While proof generation is time-consuming for end users,

leading to a bad user experience, proof generation for industrial provers requires them to deploy power-hungry and

partially utilized GPUs, leading to the challenging task of making the proof generation business economical. Prover

Network aims to solve the problem by creating a platform for easy delegation of the proving task.

Prover Network will build a specialized zkVM optimized not only for fast parallel proving, but also for

privacy-preserving delegation. Furthermore, it will build a platform around it for seamless delegation of proving

computation and for fast proving.

We are seeking a seasoned Protocol Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design and

implementation of core components of Prover Network, including highly optimized communication between the

clients and GPUs and the consensus protocol. You will collaborate closely on the design with Dr. Rao and lead the

implementation, while building out the necessary team.

As an early team member, you will help shape not only the protocol, but also who we are at Prover Network. You

will set a technical standard for Prover Network and eventually one of the core contributors of how verifiable

delegation of computation is executed in the world. You will have the freedom and autonomy to shape the direction

of our culture and platform, contributing your ideas and expertise to drive its evolution. You will be challenged with

complex problem-solving in a rapidly evolving problem space, allowing you to expand your skill set and grow

alongside the company.

Deep familiarity with protocol engineering aspects

Expertise in Rust (~4 years), including a high comfort level with advanced concepts such as generics, lifetimes, memory management, concurrency, etc

Familiarity with advanced benchmarking and testing frameworks (e.g., prop-testing, fuzzing)

Experience in working independently on open-ended problems

A strong sense of responsibility and comfort with autonomous work

Interest in zero-knowledge proof-based blockchain systems

Experience writing smart contracts

Familiarity with the fundamentals of cryptography, such as hash functions and finite fields

A passion for open-source software and an eagerness to learn

A strong interest in privacy

Competitive salary and equity as an early member of our team

Full benefits package, including healthcare coverage and more to come

Stipend for learning and professional development

Opportunity to work with a driven, talented, dedicated team that values collaboration, innovation, and in making a strong positive impact

Culture built upon mutual respect, empathy, learning, and growth