Senior Rust Engineer
zkLink Labs develops and operates zkLink Nova, an aggregated Layer 3 zkEVM network connecting Ethereum and its Layer 2 rollups.
Maintainer signals as of 9/2/2026
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About zkLink Labs
zkLink Labs is the organization behind zkLink Nova, an EVM-compatible aggregated Layer 3 network designed to unify liquidity across Ethereum and multiple Layer 2 rollups. Nova uses zero-knowledge proofs, multi-chain state synchronization, and rollup infrastructure to provide interoperable smart-contract deployment and blockchain interactions.
Skills
About the Role
Develop and maintain backend systems using Rust and related toolchains. Research, design, and implement efficient zkRollup Layer2 scaling solutions. Optimize performance and reliability, diagnose technical challenges, write unit and integration tests, participate in code reviews, and stay current with Rust and blockchain developments.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Rust development
- Familiarity with the Rust ecosystem and related toolchains
- In-depth understanding of blockchain technology and the Web3 ecosystem
- Familiarity with zkRollup technology or other Layer2 scaling solutions
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent teamwork, communication, and coordination skills
- Proficiency in English and Chinese
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain backend systems using Rust and related tools
- Research, design, and implement zkRollup Layer2 scaling solutions
- Optimize system performance and reliability
- Solve technical challenges and bugs
- Participate in code reviews and perform unit and integration testing
- Stay updated with Rust and blockchain technology developments and share knowledge
