Blockchain Protocol Engineer — Shape the Decentralized Future

Placements24; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Opportunities for growth

Conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Blockchain Protocol Engineer for a pioneering firm operating in Upington, Northern Cape. The role focuses on building and optimizing core blockchain protocols with emphasis on performance, security, and scalability.

You will work with a team of engineers to advance decentralized technologies. The ideal candidate has systems programming, cryptography, and distributed systems experience, and a passion for blockchain technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience in developing or contributing to blockchain protocols or distributed systems.
• Strong programming skills in low-level languages such as Go, Rust, or C++.
• Deep understanding of blockchain architecture, consensus algorithms, and cryptography.
• Experience with distributed systems design, networking protocols, and databases.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement core blockchain protocol features and enhancements.
• Optimize existing blockchain protocols for performance, security, and scalability.
• Write high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code in Go, Rust, or C++.
• Research and evaluate new consensus mechanisms and cryptographic techniques.
• Collaborate with smart contract developers and application engineers for protocol integration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to the blockchain network.
• Contribute to technical roadmaps and architectural decisions for the protocol.
• Ensure robustness, security, and resilience of the blockchain network.
• Participate in code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Stay abreast of developments in blockchain technology.

Skills

Go

Rust

C++

Distributed systems

Cryptography

Low-level programming

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS or related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Blockchain Protocol Engineer for a pioneering firm operating in Upington, Northern Cape. The role focuses on building and optimizing core blockchain protocols with emphasis on performance, security, and scalability.

You will work with a team of engineers to advance decentralized technologies. The ideal candidate has systems programming, cryptography, and distributed systems experience, and a passion for blockchain technology.