About this role
Category Labs (formerly known as Monad Labs) is a team of systems engineers and researchers on a mission to design and build at the frontier of decentralized technology. We strive to design and build step-function improvements over existing blockchain solutions. After recently raising $225M in series A funding, led by Paradigm, we are growing our team.
THE ROLE
We are looking for systems researchers with a strong interest in databases and operating systems. Candidates with research experience in systems verification, operating systems, multi-core algorithms, or systems architecture, are an ideal match. You will be part of a small, deeply technical team, working on high-impact problems in a fast-paced environment. Although we are building a new blockchain, previous experience with crypto is not expected.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Designing performant algorithms and architectures related to storage or recovery, in single-node or distributed environments.
- Researching new architectures
- Tech stack: C++, clang, LLVM, gdb, perf, unix, git
WHO YOU ARE
- PhD in Computer Science or equivalent
- Significant research experience into databases or operating systems
- Experience writing performant algorithms
- Experience writing production-grade code
- Resourceful and self-motivated
- Collaborative
- Adaptive; able to make meaningful contributions in a fast-paced environment
- Curious about lower-level system details
- Interested in building high-value, performant and distributed systems
WHY WORK WITH US
- Challenging problems. You’ll work on extremely challenging problems with massive impact. See our Blogs https://www.category.xyz/blogs and Papers & Talks https://www.category.xyz/papers-talksfor a flavor of the problems we are solving in the real world.
- Huge opportunity. The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) standard is ubiquitous, but existing EVM-compatible chains are very slow. Monad’s core innovations offer developers the best of both worlds (portability and performance) and are a game-changer for mass user adoption in crypto.
- The right team. You’ll be part of a small, exceptional team (engineers and researchers make up 90% of the team).
- Culture. We’re a lean team working together to achieve very ambitious goals. We are united in our culture of collaboration, low ego, and high-quality output. As an early member of our team, you’ll help to shape our culture.
- Compensation. You’ll receive a competitive salary and equity package.
- Resources and growth. We’re well-capitalized, with backing https://x.com/monad_xyz/status/1777687376136982767 from leading venture funds like Paradigm, Electric Capital, Greenoaks, Dragonfly, and Coinbase Ventures. We keep a lean team, and this is a rare opportunity to join. You’ll learn a lot and grow as our company scales.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The target annual salary range for this US-based role is $180,000 – $250,000. This range represents our good-faith estimate at the time of posting and is not a guarantee of compensation. The final offer may vary based on factors including experience, domain expertise, and the candidate’s specific geographic location.
Benefits for US employees include:
- World class benefits package (medical/dental/vision)
- Unlimited paid time off
- 401(k) retirement plan + company match
- Lunch and dinner stipend (in-office NYC)
- Monthly wellness benefit
- Paid parental leave
Benefits for employees hired through an EOR (outside of the US) will be based on EOR offerings and country-specific requirements.
THE ROLE
We are looking for systems researchers with a strong interest in databases and operating systems. Candidates with research experience in systems verification, operating systems, multi-core algorithms, or systems architecture, are an ideal match. You will be part of a small, deeply technical team, working on high-impact problems in a fast-paced environment. Although we are building a new blockchain, previous experience with crypto is not expected.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Designing performant algorithms and architectures related to storage or recovery, in single-node or distributed environments.
- Researching new architectures
- Tech stack: C++, clang, LLVM, gdb, perf, unix, git
WHO YOU ARE
- PhD in Computer Science or equivalent
- Significant research experience into databases or operating systems
- Experience writing performant algorithms
- Experience writing production-grade code
- Resourceful and self-motivated
- Collaborative
- Adaptive; able to make meaningful contributions in a fast-paced environment
- Curious about lower-level system details
- Interested in building high-value, performant and distributed systems
WHY WORK WITH US
- Challenging problems. You’ll work on extremely challenging problems with massive impact. See our Blogs https://www.category.xyz/blogs and Papers & Talks https://www.category.xyz/papers-talksfor a flavor of the problems we are solving in the real world.
- Huge opportunity. The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) standard is ubiquitous, but existing EVM-compatible chains are very slow. Monad’s core innovations offer developers the best of both worlds (portability and performance) and are a game-changer for mass user adoption in crypto.
- The right team. You’ll be part of a small, exceptional team (engineers and researchers make up 90% of the team).
- Culture. We’re a lean team working together to achieve very ambitious goals. We are united in our culture of collaboration, low ego, and high-quality output. As an early member of our team, you’ll help to shape our culture.
- Compensation. You’ll receive a competitive salary and equity package.
- Resources and growth. We’re well-capitalized, with backing https://x.com/monad_xyz/status/1777687376136982767 from leading venture funds like Paradigm, Electric Capital, Greenoaks, Dragonfly, and Coinbase Ventures. We keep a lean team, and this is a rare opportunity to join. You’ll learn a lot and grow as our company scales.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The target annual salary range for this US-based role is $180,000 – $250,000. This range represents our good-faith estimate at the time of posting and is not a guarantee of compensation. The final offer may vary based on factors including experience, domain expertise, and the candidate’s specific geographic location.
Benefits for US employees include:
- World class benefits package (medical/dental/vision)
- Unlimited paid time off
- 401(k) retirement plan + company match
- Lunch and dinner stipend (in-office NYC)
- Monthly wellness benefit
- Paid parental leave
Benefits for employees hired through an EOR (outside of the US) will be based on EOR offerings and country-specific requirements.
Tech stack
C++
About Category Labs
Category Labs is hiring for the senior researcher, systems role. NewJob aggregates active openings directly from Category Labs's applicant tracking system, so this listing is current.
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