Senior Blockchain Protocol Engineer — Consensus & EVM

TechBiz Global GmbH; Sharjah; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Protocol Engineer for a client in Sharjah. The successful candidate will lead the design of EVM-based systems, mentor engineers, and drive innovations in blockchain technologies. Ideal applicants will have over 10 years of experience in blockchain protocols, a strong background in software engineering, and a proven track record in protocol design. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a cutting-edge environment focused on decentralized technologies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in blockchain protocols, distributed systems, or AI infrastructure.
• 7 to 8 years hands-on expertise with consensus algorithms and cryptography.
• Proven track record in blockchain protocol design.
• Strong background in software engineering with various programming languages.
• 10 years of experience in leading technical teams in blockchain/crypto companies.
• Contributions to open-source blockchain projects.
• A reputation as an innovator in blockchain/crypto.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of EVM-based systems and blockchain infrastructure.
• Design and implement Proof of Stake and other consensus models.
• Build and optimize smart contract platforms and tooling.
• Collaborate with leadership to define technical strategy and roadmap.
• Mentor engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Drive decentralization and scalability improvements.

Skills

Blockchain protocol design

Consensus algorithms

Cryptography

Rust programming

Go programming

Solidity

JavaScript

Ruby

Technical leadership

Job description

A technology recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Protocol Engineer for a client in Sharjah. The successful candidate will lead the design of EVM-based systems, mentor engineers, and drive innovations in blockchain technologies. Ideal applicants will have over 10 years of experience in blockchain protocols, a strong background in software engineering, and a proven track record in protocol design. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a cutting-edge environment focused on decentralized technologies.