Senior Core Engineer

Mysten Labs

Senior Core Engineer developing the Walrus decentralized storage network at Mysten Labs. Enhance performance and reliability while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $164,000 - $226,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsNode.jsOpen SourceRust

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and maintain Walrus core, including storage node, client software, smart contracts and toolchains that power Walrus and its infrastructure.
Work closely with the research, cryptography, production, security teams, and Sui core teams, to keep the Walrus network secure, performant, and reliable.
Optimize existing systems for scalability, efficiency, and reliability.
Collaborate with other teams at Mysten Labs to integrate new features and technologies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in systems and/or network programming, ideally in Rust, C or C++.
Experience designing and developing systems in one or more of the following areas: Distributed systems and consensus protocols, storage/database systems, high performance systems, or networking protocols.
Production experience: operating and managing production systems, proficiency in system monitoring and alerting, with strong focus on reliability.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Proven ability to drive complex projects to completion.
Experience with Rust.
Previous work on blockchain technology or cryptographic protocols.
Significant contributions to open source projects.
Research experience formal (Msc/PhD Degree) or informal on relevant computer science topics

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision covered for you and your dependents; including Tax Savings Benefits such as HSAs and FSAs.
18 weeks of paid Parental Leave
Complimentary access to wellbeing programs, such as family planning support, gender affirming care, and hormone replacement therapy as well as physical fitness/nutrition apps. We also provide mental health support and counseling and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) for financial/legal assistance, home life referrals, and more
Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage as well as Life Insurance and Accident Insurance, and other coverage options.
Traveler Insurance
401(k)
Complimentary privacy protection service
Wellness stipend
Flexible paid time off and 11 paid holidays per year
Team offsites and annual all-company retreat

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Hard Skills & Tools

RustCC++distributed systemsconsensus protocolsstorage systemsdatabase systemshigh performance systemsnetworking protocolssystem monitoring

Soft Skills

collaborationproject managementproblem solvingcommunicationreliability focus

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in EngineeringMSc DegreePhD Degree