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# Distributed Systems Engineer

- **Company:** KindredVentures Inc.
- **Location:** Oakland, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Distributed Systems, Cryptographic Protocols, Node.Js, Open Source Technology, Peer-To-Peer (P2P), TypeScript, NFT, Solidity, Web3.js, Golang
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25197_26d5f275b5d5127a732846755ad590b2

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience in distributed systems, cryptographic protocols, and consensus design.
 * Proficiency in Golang or Rust with a willingness to learn other technologies like TypeScript, Node.js, LevelDB, and more.
 * Strong knowledge of networking protocols and peer-to-peer network implementations like libp2p, DHT, gossip protocols.
 * Develop and implement advanced cryptographic and end-to-end encryption (E2EE) solutions for innovative product offerings.
 * Write, maintain, and develop open-source code.
 * Commit to decentralization in design and implementation., * Experience with Solidity or other smart contract development.
 * Worked on high-quality social or crypto products.
 * Familiarity with web3, DApps, wallets, tokens, and NFTs.
 * Public contributions to open-source projects.
 * Experience with off-chain scaling solutions such as state channels or layer-2 solutions.
 * Prior experience with privacy-preserving cryptographic technologies or zero-knowledge cryptography.