Senior Protocol Engineer Crypto Infrastructure Remote (EST or Lisbon timezone)

Inner Circle Agency Inc.; Toronto; Remote; USD 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A Web3 startup is seeking a Senior Protocol Engineer to lead decentralized protocol design and full-stack development. This fully remote role requires strong proficiency in Rust and TypeScript, as well as experience with Solana or EVM development. The ideal candidate will thrive in fast-paced environments and is passionate about mission-driven work in crypto for social good.

Benefits

Base salary up to $150,000 USD

Equity options available

Collaborative startup environment

Qualifications

• 6+ years full-stack development experience.
• 2+ years protocol engineering experience.
• Strong command of Rust and TypeScript.
• Experience with Solana or EVM development.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS or GCP).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of decentralized protocol components.
• Build and maintain scalable backend systems.
• Contribute across the stack in Rust and TypeScript.
• Collaborate on infrastructure management using AWS or GCP.
• Drive Solana or EVM-based smart contract development.

Skills

Full-stack development

Rust programming

TypeScript programming

Protocol engineering

Cloud platforms (AWS or GCP)

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title :

Senior Protocol Engineer – Crypto Infrastructure – Remote (EST or Lisbon)

Job Location :

Remote (Must overlap with EST or Lisbon time zones)

In-Office, Hybrid or Remote :

Fully Remote

Working Hours :

Full-time, flexible hours with strong overlap to EST or Lisbon time zones

Languages :

English proficiency required

What the Client Offers :

Base salary up to $150,000 USD depending on experience

Equity options available

Mission-driven, high-impact work in Web3 for social good

Fast-paced, collaborative startup environment

Opportunity to help define core protocol architecture from the ground up

About the Client :

Our client is building the first crypto-native infrastructure designed specifically for charitable giving. With a lean and mission-aligned team, they are focused on unlocking new, scalable ways for the blockchain ecosystem to support real-world causes. They operate at the intersection of cutting-edge protocol design and social impact.

Role Overview :

We’re hiring a Senior Protocol Engineer to lead core architecture and full-stack development efforts for a fast-moving Web3 startup. This is a unique opportunity for someone who’s passionate about purpose-driven work and has deep technical experience in protocol and full-stack development.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead the design and implementation of decentralized protocol components

Build and maintain scalable backend systems

Contribute across the stack in Rust and TypeScript

Collaborate on infrastructure management using AWS or GCP

Drive Solana or EVM-based smart contract development

Work closely with product, design, and leadership to ship quickly and precisely

Qualifications : Required :

6+ years full-stack development experience

2+ years protocol engineering experience

Strong command of Rust and TypeScript

Experience with Solana or EVM development

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS or GCP)

Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

Preferred :

Startup or entrepreneurial experience

Background in cryptography, ZK tech, or on-chain payment flows

Passion for mission-driven or nonprofit-related work