Developer Relations
Optimum
Developer Relations at Optimum
Blockchains face major hurdles—from throughput bottlenecks and data propagation inefficiencies to sluggish read/write latency and bloated storage overhead. These issues slow down networks, inflate node costs, and result in suboptimal user experience.
Optimum delivers fast data propagation and decentralized RAM across the Web3 networks.
Optimum is chain-agnostic, enabling node operators for any network to connect via simple API call to supercharge their data propagation, resulting in lower latency, lower operational costs, enhanced staking APY and higher MEV income.
Optimum is powered by Random Linear Network Coding (RLNC), which encodes, transmits and decodes data. RLNC not only reduces latency and bandwidth waste but also enables protocols that guarantee wait-free, atomic read/write operations for a consistent and responsive read/write.
RLNC was invented at MIT by Professor Muriel Medard, with the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, now also a co-founder of Optium.
This breakthrough technology underpins our system, ensuring efficient, resilient, and low-latency performance that sets new industry benchmarks.
Next up? Optimum testnet will go live soon.
About the Role
We are seeking a Devrel with a strong focus on interfacing between an advanced technical team and node operators and L1/L2s for low-latency optimizations and decentralized systems. The ideal candidate should have experience in being a devrel in the Web3 space. Familiarity with blockchain technology and concepts is essential.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Understand new technologies to optimize low-latency systems and protocols
Communicate, support and be an effective ambassador for Optimum
Work on highly scalable testnets, assisting partners in evaluating and deploying the technology
Distill and articulate customer needs to the technical team and company leadership to aid in the product refinement
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members
Required Skills:
Strong of network programming, and distributed protocols
Familiarity with blockchain technology and related concepts
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Proven experience in low-latency optimizations and distributed systems
Experience working remotely and asynchronously, with a moderate overlap in time availability during USA Eastern Time Zone working hours.
Additional Requirements & Expectations:
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time/Contract
Salary range: (It is negotiable and depends on how we assess your skills and experience throughout our interview process.) We are happy to pay in any mix of fiat and crypto.
Learn more about Optimum
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Recent Press Coverage and Social Media Activity
EthDenver 2025 Presentation on “Decentralized Memory for the World Computer” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mlkf-wTTDE&ab_channel=ETHDenver
X Space “Optimum Exits Stealth - High Performance Memory for the World Computer”: https://x.com/i/spaces/1YqxooMdyzXxv
X Space “Supercharging Data Propagation with Optimum” https://x.com/i/spaces/1MYxNwvDBDoKw