Team

Synonym is building the world’s first digital free-market society, “The Atomic Economy.” The Atomic Economy is a civic-engineering initiative to replace traditional institutions with open protocols and products that empower individuals.

Our current products include Pubky (self-sovereign identity & open social graph), Pubky Ring (Pubky keychain & auth), Bitkit (Bitcoin & Lightning wallet), and Blocktank (Lightning Service Provider). Each product demonstrates building blocks for a new society. It is our mission to prove a complete, interoperable alternative to today’s centralized systems, rooted in digital autonomy, and open-source technology.

Synonym is an entirely remote team working to bring new integrated products to open source protocols and cutting-edge peer-to-peer technology.

Role

We’re seeking a Senior Rust Engineer to join our growing Pubky team. You will play a vital role in designing, building, and maintaining our core products, with a particular focus on Pubky Core and Pubky Nexus. This position is perfect for a self-driven individual who is ready to contribute to high-impact projects, ensure code quality, and contribute to core product development.

Contract type: Full-time

Location: Remote

Salary: Based on experience, be prepared to communicate your requirements

USA citizens and USA residents are NOT eligible for this position.

Responsibilities

• Design & Development: Architect, develop, and maintain robust Rust-based solutions for our core products and protocols.
• Integration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., product, UX, QA) to ensure seamless integration of new features and improvements into existing systems.
• Code Quality: Perform code reviews, implement best practices, and maintain high standards of code quality and documentation.
• Scalability & Performance: Optimize applications for maximum speed, reliability, and scalability, ensuring efficient resource usage.
• Innovation: Stay informed about emerging libraries, and industry trends; proactively suggest and implement improvements or new approaches.
• Security & Reliability: Work closely to protect user data and maintain system integrity.

Requirements

• Expertise in Rust: Proven experience building production-grade applications or systems in Rust.
• Systems Programming: Comfortable working with low-level systems, concurrency, and performance optimization.
• Data & APIs: Familiarity with database management, RESTful APIs, and related technologies.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Ability to break down complex challenges into manageable tasks and deliver scalable solutions.
• Collaboration: Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fully remote team setting.
• Version Control: Proficient with Git or similar tools for source code management.

Bonus Skills

• Cryptography: Practical knowledge of cryptographic techniques, protocols, and secure data handling.
• Server Protection: Experience building secure systems, protecting servers from potential threats, and designing robust access controls.
• Decentralized / P2P Systems: Exposure to peer-to-peer architectures and protocols.
• Blockchain / Bitcoin: Experience with Bitcoin or other blockchain technologies.
• Dex Social Technologies: Prior work on decentralized or federated social platforms like Nostr, Mastodon, Bluesky, etc.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Play a key role in shaping next-generation technologies that empower individuals and communities.
• Growth & Ownership: Enjoy the flexibility to define your role, innovate, and lead initiatives.
• Cutting-Edge Environment: Collaborate with a forward-thinking, decentralized team working on Bitcoin and peer-to-peer ecosystems.
• Remote Culture: Work from anywhere with flexible hours. We prioritize productivity and well-being.
• Generous Time Off: 28 vacation days per year.

Full-Time, Remote

Team

Founded in 2020, Synonym is preparing for the post-Bitcoin economy by designing and developing an ecosystem of products and protocols that includes Bitkit, Blocktank, and Pubky. Synonym empowers individuals to take control and ownership of their digital lives. We are committed to the principles of digital autonomy, privacy, and open-source technology.

Synonym is an entirely remote team working to bring new integrated products to open source protocols and cutting-edge peer-to-peer technology.

Role

We're seeking a React / NextJS Senior Engineer to join our growing Pubky team. You'll be instrumental in developing Progressive Web Applications (PWAs) and creating intuitive user interfaces primarily using React, Next.js, IndexedDB, Tailwind CSS, and Zustand for state management. Your work will directly impact the way users interact with decentralized and peer-to-peer technologies.

Contract type: Full-time

Location: Remote

Salary: Competitive. Please specify your requirements when applying.

USA citizens and USA residents are NOT eligible for this position.

Responsibilities

• Design & Development: Design and build sophisticated user interfaces using React and Next.js, ensuring exceptional user experience, local first performance, and responsiveness.
• PWA Development: Build responsive and reliable Progressive Web Applications to deliver seamless user experiences across web and mobile.
• Integration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., product, UX, QA) to ensure seamless integration of new features and improvements into existing systems.
• State Management: Effectively use Zustand for scalable, performant, and maintainable state management.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product designers, backend engineers, QA specialists, and stakeholders to deliver seamless integrations and user-driven solutions.
• Optimization & Scalability: Continuously improve application performance, responsiveness, and scalability.
• Code Quality: Perform code reviews, maintain high standards, and ensure best practices are consistently applied.

Requirements

• React & Next.js: Demonstrated senior-level experience building robust frontend applications in React and Next.js.
• Progressive Web Apps (PWA): Proven expertise in creating PWAs with service workers, manifest configuration, offline functionality, and caching strategies.
• IndexedDB: Hands-on experience leveraging IndexedDB for efficient frontend data persistence and offline-first applications.
• Zustand: Solid practical experience in state management using Zustand for building scalable applications.
• Tailwind CSS: Proficient in designing modern, clean, responsive UI with Tailwind CSS.
• JavaScript/TypeScript: Strong foundational understanding and significant experience using TypeScript.
• Web Performance & Accessibility: Commitment to high-performance, responsive design principles, and accessible web standards.
• Version Control: Skilled with Git, comfortable collaborating within distributed teams.

Bonus Skills

• Bitcoin & Blockchain: Familiarity with Bitcoin or blockchain technologies.
• Cryptography & Security: Practical knowledge of cryptographic best practices, secure user data handling, and frontend security.
• P2P & Decentralized Systems: Experience with peer-to-peer architectures, decentralized networks, or federated technologies (Nostr, Mastodon, Bluesky, etc.).

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Play a key role in shaping next-generation technologies that empower individuals and communities.
• Growth & Ownership: Enjoy the flexibility to define your role, innovate, and lead initiatives.
• Cutting-Edge Environment: Collaborate with a forward-thinking, decentralized team working on Bitcoin and peer-to-peer ecosystems.
• Remote Culture: Work from anywhere with flexible hours. We prioritize productivity and well-being.
• Generous Time Off: 28 vacation days per year.
• Two team meetups per year with travel expenses covered.

Full-Time, Remote

Team

Founded in 2020, Synonym is building the world’s first digital free-market society, including any necessary R&D required to deliver “The Atomic Economy.” The Atomic Economy is a civic-engineering initiative to replace traditional institutions with open protocols and products that empower individuals.

Our current products include Pubky (self-sovereign identity & open social graph), Pubky Ring (Pubky keychain & auth), Bitkit (Bitcoin & Lightning wallet), and Blocktank (Lightning Service Provider). Each product demonstrates building blocks for a new society. It is our mission to prove a complete, interoperable alternative to today’s centralized systems, rooted in digital autonomy, and open-source technology.

Synonym is an entirely remote team working to bring new integrated products to open source protocols and cutting-edge peer-to-peer technology.

Role

Pubky is the next web, providing a censorship-resistant infrastructure for social media, search, and p2p marketplaces. We’re looking for a talented Developer Advocate to join our mission and empower developers to build with Pubky tools (Pubky Core, Pubky App, Pubky Ring etc.).

Contract type: Full-time

Location: Remote

Salary: Competitive. Please specify your requirements when applying.

USA citizens and USA residents are NOT eligible for this position.

Why Pubky?

• Work on a radical and freedom-oriented open infrastructure.
• Collaborate with a cypherpunk team that believes in sovereignty.
• Shape the ecosystem of decentralized social apps.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain clear, concise documentation, tutorials, blog posts, guides, videos for Pubky APIs, SDKs, and architecture to engage our developer community.
• Build demos, reference apps, and code samples to showcase Pubky integrations.
• Support external developers during integrations and hackathons. Engage with developers on forums, GitHub, and other channels, answering questions and providing guidance.
• Collaborate with product and engineering to improve developer experience (DX).

Requirements

• Strong technical writing and communication skills i.e you can explain complex systems clearly and concisely.
• Proficient in writing Javascript/Typescript. Additional points for Rust.
• DX is not just documentation for you. You are able to identify friction points in all levels like API, coding examples, docs, tutorials, and wording used.
• Strong background in software engineering.
• Solid knowledge of decentralized technologies (DIDs, public key infra, peer-to-peer protocols).
• Ability to quickly prototype, document, and support technical solutions.
• Comfortable engaging with technical communities online and in person.
• Self-starter who thrives in a distributed, research-driven environment.
• Bonus: Experience organizing or participating in hackathons and bounties programs.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Play a key role in shaping next-generation technologies that empower individuals and communities.
• Growth & Ownership: Enjoy the flexibility to define your role, innovate, and lead initiatives.
• Cutting-Edge Environment: Collaborate with a forward-thinking, decentralized team working on Bitcoin and peer-to-peer ecosystems.
• Remote Culture: Work from anywhere with flexible hours. We prioritize productivity and well-being.
• Generous Time Off: 28 vacation days per year.
• Two team meetups per year with travel expenses covered.

Full-Time, Remote