Senior Blockchain Engineer — Layer 2 Research & Upgrades

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

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.