BitVM Engineer

TN United Kingdom; London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a BitVM Engineer to design and implement a cutting-edge BitVM bridge, combining the strengths of Bitcoin and Ethereum. This role involves optimizing security infrastructure while collaborating closely with a dynamic team. You will tackle engineering challenges, contribute to research-driven development, and share your expertise in cryptographic protocols. If you are passionate about Bitcoin technology and thrive in a remote setting, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the blockchain space.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in Rust development.
• Experience deploying protocols leveraging advanced cryptographic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build the BOB Bitcoin bridge leveraging BitVM.
• Engage in research discussions on BOB core protocols.

Skills

Rust Development

Cryptographic Protocols

Bitcoin Script

Communication Skills

Job description

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We are building BOB, a hybrid L2 that combines the best of Bitcoin and Ethereum. We seek a BitVM Engineer to support the design, implementation, and launch of a novel BitVM bridge with Bitcoin security.

You enjoy proactively identifying and solving engineering challenges by applying your expertise in Bitcoin and cryptographic protocols. You will implement and optimize the BitVM bridge, ensuring efficient and secure execution of its core components. Working closely with the team, you’ll contribute to research-driven development, implement complex Rust solutions, and be a trusted point of contact for improving BOB.

What you will do

• Architect and build the BOB Bitcoin bridge leveraging BitVM in close collaboration with the core team.
• Architect and build the BOB Bitcoin security infrastructure with Babylon in close collaboration with the core team.
• Engage in research discussions with the team on the BOB core protocols.
• Share knowledge with other team members on BitVM and Bitcoin best practices.

Requirements

• Three years or more of hands-on Rust development experience.
• Measurable experience deploying protocols into production that leverage advanced cryptographic techniques (SNARKs, STARKS, MPC, …) with sizable TVL.
• Strong interest in Bitcoin, including Bitcoin script, BitVM, and Taproot.
• Excellent communication skills in a remote setting.
• Please note that we are only accepting applications from the following time zones: CET, CET -3, and CET +3.