Lead Blockchain Protocol Engineer (Specialty Software Engineer 3 )-NJ

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc.; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Technical autonomy

Challenging and impactful engineering projects

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc. is seeking a Lead Blockchain Protocol Engineer in Woodbridge Township, NJ, to architect a core settlement engine using blockchain technology. This role involves implementing cryptographic methods to enhance transaction confidentiality and optimize performance.

The ideal candidate will have over 4 years in software engineering, expert knowledge of Go, and experience with elliptic curve cryptography. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to excellence and diversity!

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Specialty Software Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of experience with ECC.
• Over 1 year of experience with BFT consensus algorithms and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop a core settlement engine utilizing blockchain technology.
• Implement privacy-preserving cryptographic primitives.
• Design custom consensus extensions for distributed ledger systems.

Skills

Backend or systems programming

Expert-level knowledge of Go (Golang)

Experience with Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC)

Familiarity with BFT consensus algorithms

Understanding of cryptographic protocols

Job description

Lead Blockchain Protocol Engineer (Specialty Software Engineer 3 - Contingent)

Location: Woodbridge Township, NJ

What's the Job?

• Architect and develop a core settlement engine utilizing blockchain technology and cryptographic primitives.
• Implement privacy-preserving cryptographic primitives such as Pedersen Commitments and Bulletproofs to ensure transaction confidentiality.
• Design and engineer custom consensus extensions and state machines for distributed ledger systems.
• Optimize cryptographic operations for performance and scalability in a distributed environment.
• Build secure off-chain query layers and permissioned auditing mechanisms to support regulatory compliance.

What's Needed?

• 4+ years of experience in Specialty Software Engineering or equivalent, including work, training, or military background.
• Proficiency in backend or systems programming with expert-level knowledge of Go (Golang).
• At least 6 months of experience with Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC).
• Over 1 year of experience with BFT consensus algorithms, P2P networking, and distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of cryptographic protocols, consensus mechanisms, and distributed ledger technologies.

What's in it for me?

• Work on challenging, impactful problems that influence the future of institutional finance.
• Engage in high-impact engineering projects that enhance transaction security and privacy.
• Enjoy technical autonomy and participate in architectural decision‑making processes.
• Collaborate with a talented team dedicated to innovation and excellence.
• Contribute to a forward‑thinking organization committed to diversity and inclusion.