Senior Blockchain Protocol Engineer

About the Role

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 hands-on experience with distributed systems.

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What You Will Do

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimisation 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 support their professional growth
• 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

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What You Will Bring

• BS in Computer Science or a related discipline
• 5+ years of software engineering experience solving complex distributed system problems and delivering highly scalable products and 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
• Deep understanding of blockchains and distributed systems — including transaction formats, consensus mechanisms, communication protocols, EVM/SVM internals, and cross-chain communication
• Hands-on experience with containerisation technologies and cloud platforms such as Docker and AWS
• Demonstrated ability to create comprehensive design documents and technical specifications that provide clear implementation roadmaps
• Proficiency in security best practices across software development and blockchain ecosystems
• A builder mindset — someone who innovates and ships features to the highest standards
• High ownership mentality, strong problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach
• Location: Fully remote; candidates are expected to work within ±2 hours of CST

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Nice to Have

• Previous experience with Layer 2 blockchains, cross-chain communication, and EVM/SVM functionality updates
• History of open source contributions or published work in the blockchain space

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What We Offer

• An exciting opportunity to work with an inspirational team that fosters growth and values trust
• 100% remote work environment
• 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