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

Inner Circle Agency Inc.; Toronto; Remote; CAD 179,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking tech firm is seeking a Senior Protocol Engineer to lead the design and implementation of decentralized protocol components. This fully remote role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on mission-driven projects in a fast-paced startup environment. Candidates should have extensive full-stack development experience and strong command of Rust and TypeScript.

Benefits

Base salary up to $150,000 USD

Equity options

Mission-driven, high-impact work

Fast-paced, collaborative environment

Opportunity to help define core architecture

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).
• Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.

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.

Skills

Full-stack development

Protocol engineering

Rust

TypeScript

Solana

EVM development

AWS

GCP

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

Client Offerings

• 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