Senior Protocol Engineer (Distributed Systems, Blockchain Cryptography)

TechBiz Global GmbH; Sharjah; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment service provider in the UAE is seeking a Senior Protocol Engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge blockchain solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in blockchain protocols and distributed systems, with hands-on expertise in consensus algorithms. This role offers the opportunity to mentor a talented engineering team and drive innovation in 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.
• Strong background in software engineering with various programming languages.
• Proven track record in blockchain protocol design.

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.
• Mentor engineers, fostering a culture of innovation.

Skills

Blockchain protocols

Distributed systems

Consensus algorithms

Cryptography

Software engineering

Tools

Rust

Go

Solidity

JavaScript

Ruby

Job description

At TechBiz Global , we are providing recruitment service to our TOP clients from our portfolio. We are currently seeking a Senior Protocol Engineer to join one of our clients' teams . If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to grow in a innovative environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.

You’ll be leading the design and development of next-generation consensus models, building secure and scalable EVM systems, and mentoring a world-class engineering team.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

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 (Rust, Go, Solidity, JavaScript, Ruby, etc.).
• 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.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in multi-coin pools or algorithmic optimization.
• Familiarity with NEAR, Blackcoin, Ethereum, BitHalo, or similar ecosystems.

Why Join Us?

This is a chance to work with a passionate team, shape the future of decentralized technologies, and build solutions that will define the next era of blockchain.