
About Category Labs
Empowering decentralized apps with high-performance solutions
Key Highlights
- 10,000 transactions per second capability
- $244 million in total funding, including $225 million Series A
- Headquartered in Civic Center, New York, NY
- Formerly known as Monad Labs
Category Labs, headquartered in Civic Center, New York, is pioneering a high-performance smart contract platform designed to enhance decentralized applications. With a remarkable capability of processing 10,000 transactions per second and full compatibility with Ethereum smart contracts, Category La...
🎁 Benefits
Category Labs offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, parental leave, and paid time off. Employees enjoy fitness and office equipm...
🌟 Culture
Category Labs promotes a culture of innovation and collaboration, focusing on high-performance decentralized systems. The company values the potential...
Overview
Category Labs is hiring a Senior Software Engineer, Compiler to work on innovative projects that enhance bytecode execution. You'll engage in research and engineering to improve performance in decentralized technology. This role requires expertise in compiler engineering.
Job Description
Who you are
You are an exceptional compiler engineer with a strong background in performance-oriented projects. You thrive in a fast-moving startup environment and are eager to tackle challenging problems that have a massive impact on the blockchain landscape. You possess a deep understanding of systems engineering and are passionate about building solutions that enhance the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) standard. You are a collaborative team player who enjoys working closely with researchers and engineers to achieve ambitious goals.
Desirable
Experience with decentralized technology or blockchain solutions is a plus, but not required. You are open to exploring new ideas and methodologies that can accelerate bytecode execution and improve overall system performance. You are curious and willing to learn, adapting to the evolving landscape of decentralized technology.
What you'll do
In this role, you will work on greenfield projects aimed at accelerating EVM bytecode execution. You will research and design innovative solutions that enhance performance and scalability. Your responsibilities will include implementing production systems that are both performant and reliable, contributing to the overall success of the platform. You will collaborate with a small, exceptional team of engineers and researchers, sharing insights and driving the development of cutting-edge technology.
What we offer
At Category Labs, you will face challenging problems that require innovative thinking and technical expertise. You will have the opportunity to work on projects that have a significant impact on the future of decentralized technology. We offer a world-class benefits package, including unlimited paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and a monthly wellness benefit. Join us in our mission to revolutionize the blockchain space and be part of a team that is dedicated to achieving ambitious goals.
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