Our Vision: Machines Will Be Our Future Workforce
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.
WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE:
- 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
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
- 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
About MachineFi and Our Culture:
MachineFi Lab, IoTeX’s core developer, is a leading tech provider for Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN), a Web3 category predicted to become a multi-trillion-dollar economy powered by billions of smart devices and trillions of sensors. Its team of over 60 research scientists and engineers released W3bstream, the world's first decentralized off-chain compute framework for smart devices and real-world data. It aims to provide advanced middleware and tools for Web2 businesses connecting to Web3 token incentives with real-world activity confirmed by user-owned smart devices, unlocking new business opportunities through its Proof-of-Anything technology, which can be used with several data sets, such as in location, activity, and humanity.
MachineFi Lab’s easy-to-use tools for the creation of X-and-earn scenarios, such as play-and-earn, walk-and-earn, or sleep-and-earn—community-owned machine networks, such as smart cities, public utilities, and other physical infrastructure. Backed by nearly 20 prominent VCs, including Samsung Next, Jump Crypto, Draper Dragon, Xoogler Ventures, IOSG, Wemade, and Escape Velocity, MachineFi Lab is building advanced technology to bring the metaverse into the real world, and vice versa. Apply for this job
