Here at MachineFi Lab, we’re building tomorrow’s internet today and powering the new reward economy by creating a fairer / safer / and more rewarding internet of things! MachineFi is a new paradigm that underpins the future Web3 machine economy, where machine resources, services, and intelligence can be monetized/financialized to deliver value, control, and ownership to everyday people and businesses, not centralized corporations. If you’re a maverick, a digital renegade, one of those who say no to the status quo, a person crazy enough to think you can change the world, then MachineFi is for you.

We are seeking research engineers with solid research backgrounds and strong development skills in blockchain to join our research team. As a research engineer in blockchain, you will lead various research projects, build a proof of concepts (PoCs) and/or minimal viable products (MVPs), and transfer research results to the product team for building innovative solutions. You will have the opportunity and responsibility to build IoTeX’s long-term vision of powering billions of devices and decentralized applications across the physical and digital world.

Qualifications

• A master’s or doctorate in computer science or a related field, or relevant experience in research and development
• Track record of research publications in blockchain-related topics
• Experience working on distributed platforms and blockchain technologies
• Proficient in at least one or more programming languages, e.g., C/C++, Go, Rust, Java, JavaScript
• Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills and outstanding ability to influence and develop relationships with key business partners
• Fast learner of new blockchain technologies

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in multiple blockchain-related areas, including, but not limited to, applied cryptography, distributed systems, peer-to-peer networks, consensus algorithms, smart contracts, decentralized identifiers, and blockchain oracles.
• Research and contact Layer 1 protocols that are candidates for decentralization and distribution.
• Write technical reports and/or research articles when possible and present research findings at industry or academic events
• Build prototypes and early products by collaborating with business partners and engineers
• Collaborate with the product team to convert PoCs or MVPs into production-ready systems
• Engage and participate in activities in industry consortiums and standardization bodies
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers both within and outside of IoTeX to work towards building cutting-edge blockchain solutions

Location
Remote First

Job type
Full Time

About Us
Here at MachineFi Lab, we’re building tomorrow’s internet today and powering the new reward economy by creating a fairer / safer / and more rewarding internet. We’re here to challenge the status quo and push society forward. We're shifting control of the internet away from big tech and back into the hands of everyday people around the world.
And we’re building this new reality right now, today, as our full stack infrastructure is primed for rapid and accelerated growth. We’re about to fast forward real-world adoption and ignite the $12tn reward economy. From smart homes to wearable to connected vehicles and renewable energy, the IoT is now impacting everyone and everything. And this real-world data (generated by IoT) will change everything for blockchain… We’re building a world where everyday people can own and control their devices as well as the data and value these devices generate, we’re democratizing access to the new machine economy and returning power to the people.
Founded by a global team of research scientists and top engineers, these disruptors have a restless thirst for innovation… Building on this, MachineFi Lab has rapidly expanded its team, adding industry-leading talent who were compelled to join the revolution. So, if you’re a maverick, a digital renegade, one of those who say no to the status quo, a person crazy enough to think you can change the world, then MachineFi Lab is for you.

IoTeX focuses on Privacy, Internet of Things, and Blockchains. Their company has offices in Menlo Park. They have a small team that's between 11-50 employees. To date, IoTeX has raised $25M of funding; their latest round was closed on January 2018 at a valuation of $100M.

You can view their website at https://iotex.io or find them on Twitter.