Compiler Engineer
at Trilitech, powered by Tezos

Our Team
At Trilitech, our mission is to power the Web3 revolution by building cutting-edge solutions on the Tezos blockchain. We specialise in core development, application development, and business development across three key areas: Culture, Decentralised Finance, and Gaming. We’re committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and continue to set new standards in this ever-evolving space.

Our Technology
Tezos is an open-source platform known for its flexibility, security, and self-amendment capabilities. It’s built to empower developers to create smart contracts and decentralised applications with ease. Today, the Tezos ecosystem is made up of thousands of passionate community members actively involved in various projects and initiatives including the development of decentralised applications, smart contracts, and educational content. We’re proud to partner with the likes of Manchester United, McLaren Racing, Ubisoft, and Societe Generale (to name a few). Some of the exciting projects built on the Tezos blockchain are Hic Et Nunc, Objkt.com, OneOf and Kukai.

We encourage you to explore the Tezos website, Discord and YouTube to learn more about the project.

The Role

Our core mission is to provide the best experience to developers building applications on Tezos. A crucial component of that experience is the languages they use to write smart contracts. A key aspect of this experience lies in the languages they use for writing smart contracts. It's essential that these languages offer a comprehensive feature set while producing efficient and optimised code.

We are looking for individuals with a genuine passion for improving developers' experience and a solid track record of working on compilers.

What you’ll do

• Improve the Smart Contract Languages for Tezos by adding new features, extending and improving the type system, improving code size of generated code, and improving compiler errors and performance.

• Work with the team to improve the toolchain for LSP, debugger, formatters, testing frameworks, build systems

• Work collaboratively with the community to identify developer needs and support outreach for new features

• Play a key role in shaping the Smart Contract languages for Tezos

• Guide and mentor other engineers in the team
  

What you’ll need

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related experience.

• Strong computer fundamentals (e.g. algorithms, data structures and concurrency)

• Prior experience working on production compilers in industry or working on research compilers in an academic setting

• Experience with a functional language

• Strong logic / mathematical background

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven track record of working collaboratively in a team setting.

• Familiarity with best practices in software engineering, including version control, code review, and continuous integration.

• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and industry developments.

• Exceptional creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex operational challenges.

What you can expect from us

• Generous LTIP tez token scheme

• Flexible hours and a hybrid working environment; work from home and our dog-friendly office in Soho with access to an onsite gym and media room

• Lunch delivered daily in the office (Dishoom, Honi Poke, Salad Kitchen - you name it, we’ve tried it!)

• Expense up to £225 per month for subsidised commuter costs

• 25 days paid holiday and an additional day to celebrate your birthday

• Enhanced parental & adoption leave to support you in your journey through parenthood

• We’ll double match your pension contribution (allowing you to contribute up to 5% of your gross salary, with us contributing up to 10%)

• Private medical and travel insurance with AXA from day one, inclusive of mental health support

• Learning and development initiatives to empower you in your career

• Comprehensive life assurance policy of 5x your base salary to provide you and your loved ones with peace of mind
  
  

Why you’ll love it
Our cutting-edge projects offer you a chance to lead the way in shaping the future. We are dedicated to keeping your enthusiasm alive by fostering a fulfilling work environment that encourages open conversations and creativity. Collaboration and mutual support is key!

Our commitment to work-life balance ensures you have the time and energy to excel in your role while still enjoying life beyond the office. We offer competitive compensation, an extensive benefits package, and ongoing development opportunities, empowering your personal and professional growth. We’ll chat more about this throughout the interview process.

We believe in hiring great people and granting them the flexibility to work in a way that suits them best. While we establish OKRs, you’ll have the autonomy to determine your approach. Given the incredibly fast rate the blockchain landscape is evolving, embracing a growth mindset and a commitment to continuous learning are integral to our culture. It’s okay not to have all the answers and to engage in research. We’re all human and we provide formal perks to support your ongoing education.

Our Values

Desire to Win
In our highly competitive industry, success is all about being at the top of our game. We strive for excellence and aim to be the best.

Sense of Urgency
Adaptability and quick action are essential in maintaining a competitive edge. We thrive on staying ahead of the curve.

Ownership Mindset
We take pride in our work and lead by example, seizing opportunities, and taking responsibility for achieving positive outcomes.

Pragmatism
Our focus is on making a tangible impact and achieving concrete results. We prioritise actions that make a real difference.

Communication
We believe in transparency and proactively sharing information as someone’s insight could be invaluable to another’s success. We foster a culture of collaboration and steer clear of creating information barriers.

Resourceful Approach
In a competitive market where resources are scarce—including time and budget—we emphasise resourcefulness. Our goal is to continually optimise the allocation of our most valuable assets.

Experience is great, but passion is key. If you don’t meet all of the criteria but believe you have the potential, please still apply. Our diverse talent is our greatest asset and fundamental to our continued success.

Trilitech is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, race, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected status.

We’re committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone, so please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the interview process.

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