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Rust-Simplicity Maintainer

Blockstream · Remote

remoteunknownPosted Sep 19, 2025RustCI/CDGitHubMiniscript

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**Rust-Simplicity Maintainer** Blockstream (https://blockstream.com/) is seeking a **Rust-Simplicity Maintainer** to steward Blockstream’s Rust-based **Simplicity** implementation and its associated libraries. --- ## What you’ll be doing - **Core ownership:** Maintain and expand the Rust implementation of Simplicity, including new use-cases and improved CI/QA processes. - **Multi-repo maintenance:** Work across multiple crates, including: - `rust-simplicity` - `SimplicityHL` - `hal-simplicity` - `rust-elements` - `elements-miniscript` - **Code review & quality assurance:** Provide at least one maintainer-level code review per repository to ensure changes don’t merge without independent signoff. - **Continuous integration:** Maintain and improve CI pipelines for robust automated testing and fast feedback. - **Ecosystem integration:** Collaborate with other teams to integrate Simplicity into Bitcoin-related projects (e.g., Elements and Liquid). - **Community engagement:** Review PRs, manage GitHub issues, and guide open-source contributors. - **Documentation:** Maintain clear, developer-friendly documentation for internal and external audiences. --- ## What we’re looking for **Required qualifications** - Strong proficiency in **Rust** (2+ years professional experience preferred) - Familiarity with **Bitcoin**, blockchain protocols, or cryptographic systems - Strong written communication skills and ability to work in a globally distributed team **Nice to have** - Experience maintaining or leading open-source projects - Knowledge of formal methods, theorem provers, or functional languages (e.g., Haskell) - Understanding of Simplicity’s design goals and architecture - Experience with blockchain VMs, scripting systems, or transaction policy tools like **Miniscript** - Prior contributions to **Bitcoin Core**, **Elements**, or related protocol implementations --- ## Scam safety All official Blockstream communication will come from an **@blockstream.com** email address. They will never ask you to share sensitive information or purchase equipment during the hiring process. If in doubt, contact **hr@blockstream.com**. Learn more: https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2022/05/want-work-home-spot-scams-first

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