Senior Blockchain Engineer (L2)

Hyphen Connect; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyphen Connect in Port Macquarie, NSW, AU is seeking a Senior Blockchain Engineer (L2) to advance Layer 2 scalability research. You will study consensus algorithms and implement protocol upgrades, collaborating with a high‑caliber team to push the boundaries of blockchain technology.

Ideal candidates have a strong cryptography background, proficiency in Go or Rust, and hands‑on experience with blockchain systems and consensus mechanisms.

Qualifications

• Strong background in cryptography.
• Proficiency in Go or Rust.
• Experience with blockchain technologies and consensus mechanisms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on consensus algorithms to enhance blockchain scalability.
• Design and implement protocol upgrades for Layer 2 scaling solutions.
• Collaborate with a team of experts to develop cutting-edge blockchain technologies.
• Analyze and optimize existing protocols to improve performance and security.
• Contribute to technical discussions and provide insights into cryptographic solutions.

Skills

Cryptography

Go or Rust

Blockchain tech

Analytical skills

Collaborative work

Job description

Summary: Join a leading New York-based crypto research and development lab specializing in Layer 2 scaling solutions. We are seeking a talented individual to research consensus algorithms and implement protocol upgrades, driving innovation in the blockchain space.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth research on consensus algorithms to enhance blockchain scalability.


• Design and implement protocol upgrades for Layer 2 scaling solutions.


• Collaborate with a team of experts to develop cutting-edge blockchain technologies.


• Analyze and optimize existing protocols to improve performance and security.


• Contribute to technical discussions and provide insights into cryptographic solutions.

Required skills:

• Strong background in Cryptography.


• Proficiency in programming languages such as Go or Rust.


• Experience with blockchain technologies and consensus mechanisms.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.

Senior Blockchain Engineer (L2) Port Macquarie, NSW, AU