About Gnosis & Circles

Circles is a decentralised web of trust based social currency system issued on Gnosis Chain. The Circles tech stack is developed by Gnosis, an Ethereum infrastructure company that has built popular applications such as Gnosis Safe, Cowswap and the Zodiac suite of DAO tooling. Gnosis Chain is the product of the merger of Gnosis and xDai. As one of Ethereum’s earliest sidechains, Gnosis Chain has quiet but significant real world usage and has embarked on an aggressive technical roadmap with the objective of accelerating Ethereum. Gnosis Chain is also where Ethereum’s colourful and quirky spirit lives on, as the original home that incubated many defining projects like POAP, Burner Wallet, Dark Forest, and Perpetual Protocol.

About the role

We are looking for an algorithm engineer to develop and maintain the network-flow algorithms Circles utilises to determine how many tokens can flow where. Circles is predicated on a decentralised architecture in which every participant specifies whom they trust, i.e., whose circle tokens they accept. This allows a percolative flow of tokens throughout the network even between people who have no direct trust connection.

The current pathfinder is implemented in Rust and can be found here.

The ideal candidate has experience with network-flow algorithms, a passion for Circles and its innovative approach to social currency, can communicate complex technical content with ease and good vibes, and wants to change the world with us.

– Algorithm Development: Design, develop, and implement algorithms for pathfinding in web-of-trust networks. This includes developing efficient algorithms to handle large-scale graphs and complex trust relationships.

– Optimization: Continuously optimise algorithms for performance, scalability, and efficiency. Analyse bottlenecks and implement improvements to ensure our solutions meet real-world demands.

– Data Serialization and Compression: Find and develop efficient data formats to serialise, compress, ship, and read graph data over a network.

– Data Analysis: Analyze and preprocess large datasets to extract relevant information for pathfinding problems. Deliver visualisations of network flow. Develop data-driven insights to improve algorithm performance.

– Research and Innovation: Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in network flow algorithms and related fields. Incorporate cutting-edge research into our solutions.

– Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate algorithms into production systems and applications.

– Documentation: Prepare comprehensive documentation for algorithms, including design specifications, code documentation, and user guides.

– Testing and Validation: Develop and execute rigorous testing procedures to ensure the correctness and robustness of algorithms. Perform validation against real-world data and use cases.

Who you are

– Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field with a strong focus on algorithms and graph theory.

– Proven experience in developing and implementing algorithms for network optimization problems.

– Strong mathematical background with expertise in graph theory and optimization.

– Familiarity with Web-of-Trust models, social currency systems, and related concepts is a plus.

– Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

– Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.

– Bonus: Proficiency in Rust.

What we can offer you

– Personal Development: Pursue your professional goals with our support, including personal education budgets and conference allowances. We invest in your growth and learning.
– Innovation and Experimentation: Interested in exploring new ideas? Dedicate your Friday afternoons to research or work on a side project within our ecosystem. We encourage creativity and experimentation.
– Flat Hierarchy: Navigate with ease in our organization. Our flat hierarchy ensures your ideas and contributions are valued and heard, without getting lost in a complex structure.
– Flexible and Remote Work: Not a morning person? No problem! We embrace flexible working schedules and have a long-standing culture of remote work. Balance your professional and personal life in a way that works for you.
– State-of-the-Art Equipment: Receive the latest hardware and all the tools you need. We make sure you’re well-equipped to do your best work.
– Growth and Opportunity: Grow with us in an exciting industry. As Gnosis rapidly expands, so do the opportunities for you to make a significant impact. We value initiative and a proactive approach.
– Inclusive and Diverse Culture: At Gnosis, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity. We believe our products and services are enhanced by a wide range of perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnic origin, age, religion, belief, marital status, gender identification, sexual orientation, or physical ability.
– Community and Mission: Join a team that’s passionate about our mission and enjoys working together. We’re not just colleagues; we’re a community driven by a shared goal.

How to Apply: Submit your resume in English and join us on this exciting journey. We are eager to see what you bring to the table and how you can contribute to our dynamic team.
At Gnosis, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer journeys. Be a part of our mission to innovate and shape the future.

At Gnosis, we strive to create an inclusive environment that empowers our employees. We believe that our products and services benefit from our diverse backgrounds and experiences and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer: all qualified applicants are considered for positions regardless of race, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, marital status, gender identification, sexual orientation, or physical ability.

About us

Gnosis boasts an unparalleled track record of experimentation and building decentralized infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem. When Gnosis was founded in 2015, it focused on building prediction markets to enable worldwide access to accurate information. Today, as a DAO, Gnosis uses the products that it creates to transparently guide decisions on the development, support, and governance of its ecosystem. Safe, Cow Protocol, Conditional Tokens, Gnosis Auction, Zodiac, Agnostic Relay, and MEV Blocker are all products and protocols incubated by Gnosis.

In November 2021, the xDai and GnosisDAO communities voted to combine their vibrant ecosystems to create the Gnosis Chain, an EVM compatible, community owned network that prioritizes credible neutrality. Secured by over 125k validators around the world, Gnosis Chain ensures a secure and resilient infrastructure. Users and developers on Gnosis Chain can also take advantage of familiar tooling and trust-minimized bridges to the Ethereum mainnet. Gnosis Chain employs the same execution and consensus layer clients as Ethereum, ensuring seamless integration with all future EIPs.

Most recently, we launched Gnosis Pay, the first decentralized payment network allowing web3 developers to integrate with a range of traditional payment schemes including Visa. Gnosis Pay allows users to spend their digital assets anywhere Visa is accepted with the same quick, seamless transactions they expect from a traditional debit card.

Embrace the future of decentralized technology with Gnosis Chain, and join us as we continue to shape the next generation of web3 advancements. Together, we are building a decentralized ecosystem that empowers users and fosters global innovation.