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Input Output (IOHK) · 4 hours ago

Chief Architect - Partner Chains

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Define and lead the architectural vision for the Partner Chains Substrate node development, ensuring high standards of scalability, performance, and security

Architect a novel cross-chain protocol leveraging advanced cryptographic techniques, such as Threshold Signature Schemes (TSS), to drive secure and efficient cross-chain interactions

Deep understanding of how cross chain transactions, including well known messaging protocols such as IBC, wallet based implements like HTLC

Guide the integration of cryptographic solutions within our blockchain architecture, ensuring security best practices are followed

Mentor engineering teams on best practices for Rust development, blockchain architecture, and advanced cryptographic implementation

Qualification

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Blockchain architectureRustThreshold Signature Schemes (TSS)Cross-chain interoperabilitySubstrate frameworkEthereumSmart contractsCosmos IBC

Required

15+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in an architectural or technical leadership role, within blockchain or distributed systems

Strong expertise in Rust, with extensive experience designing scalable blockchain architectures using the Substrate framework

Understanding of cryptographic techniques, especially Threshold Signature Schemes (TSS), and their application in cross-chain protocols

Deep experience working with Ethereum or other blockchain ecosystems, including familiarity with their architecture, smart contracts, and cross-chain challenges

Proven ability to lead and mentor technical teams, driving protocol design and implementation to meet strategic goals

Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating complex architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred

A computer science or other STEM degree is preferred

A passion for cross-chain interoperability and innovation; experience with Cosmos IBC or other bridging technologies is a significant advantage

Benefits

Remote work

Laptop reimbursement

New starter package to buy hardware essentials (headphones, monitor, etc)

Learning & Development opportunities

Competitive PTO and Sick Leave plan

Company

Input Output (IOHK)

Founded in 2015, IOHK is one of the world’s pre-eminent blockchain research and engineering companies, best known for the Cardano blockchain platform We are a fully decentralized, remote-working organization committed to the highest principles of academic rigour and evidence-based software development.

Founded in 2014

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, HKG

201-500 employees