We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Blockchain Protocol Engineer to join our Blockchain Engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining blockchain solutions. This role requires a strong understanding of blockchain technologies and experience with developing distributed systems. 

 

What You Will Do:

  • Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of cutting-edge blockchain protocols and distributed systems, ensuring scalability, security, and performance standards.

  • Implement comprehensive unit testing frameworks and maintain detailed technical documentation for all developed code. Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues. 

  • Collaborate with team members by both learning from others and providing mentorship to help them grow.

  • Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.

  • Work closely with leadership to identify upcoming opportunities and risks.

  • Provide technical assistance to community members using our open source software.

  • Assist partners and drive seamless integrations with third-party software and platforms.

 

What You Will Bring:

  • BS in Computer Science or related discipline.

  • A software engineer with 5+ years experience in solving complex distributed system problems and  delivering highly scalable products/features.

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with blockchain projects, consensus protocols, distributed systems, applied cryptography, or similar systems.

  • Strong experience with Golang and Rust languages.

  • Deep understanding of blockchains and distributed systems (transaction formats, consensus mechanisms, communication protocols, Internals of EVM/SVM, cross-chain communication etc).

  • Hands on experience with containerization technologies and cloud platforms like Docker and AWS.

  • Demonstrated ability to create comprehensive design documents and technical specifications that provide clear implementation roadmaps, combined with deep proficiency in security best practices across software development and blockchain ecosystems.

  • Proficient in security best practices in software and blockchain.

  • You are someone who innovates, builds and ships features with the highest standards.

  • High ownership mentality, strong problem-solving skills and proactive mindset.

  • Location: We are a fully remote team and hire globally. However, we expect candidates to work within +/- 2 hours of CST Time Zone.

 

 

Nice to Have:

  • Previous working experience in Layer 2 blockchains, cross-chain communication and EVM/SVM functionality updates.

  • History of open source contributions or published work in the blockchain space.

 

 

What We Offer:

  • An exciting opportunity to work with an inspirational team that fosters growth and values trust.

  • 100% remote.

  • The opportunity to work on products that will change the world.

  • Monthly subsidies for wellness activities, food and drink.

  • Learning & Development stipend.

  • Flexible PTO and paid holidays (per applicable country).

  • Potential for stock options.

 

*Please note that we are not open to solicitation from any recruiting services at this time.