Remote Protocol Engineer - Blockchain Infrastructure, Equity

Plume; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grant

Fully remote

US medical, dental, vision benefits

Optional NYC office access

Job summary

Plume is hiring a Protocol Engineer to build end-to-end blockchain features and optimize network performance. You will work across the crypto/DeFi stack, from backend services to on-chain interactions, ensuring secure and scalable operation.

The ideal candidate has experience with distributed systems, web3 tooling, and a CS/engineering degree or equivalent. This remote role offers a competitive equity grant and comprehensive US benefits, with an optional NYC office.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and operating distributed systems or related platforms.
• Background in blockchain/DeFi or web3 ecosystems is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills in fast-paced contexts.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain core blockchain network software powering validators and full nodes.
• Tackle unique declarative trading and vertical solutions with robust architecture.
• Engage across backend, on-chain swaps, and frontend Web3 UX for seamless integration.
• Lead feature design to be scalable, secure, and efficient.
• Stay current with protocol design and communication tech advances.

Skills

Distributed systems

Consensus protocols

High performance systems

Networking protocols

Programming concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Viem/Wagmi

permissionless.js/pimlico

SIWE (Sign-In with Ethereum)

ZeroDev Kernel Smart Accounts

Node.js (TypeScript)

MySQL/Drizzle

Axiom & Sentry

Python

Job description

Plume is hiring a Protocol Engineer to build end-to-end blockchain features and optimize network performance. You will work across the crypto/DeFi stack, from backend services to on-chain interactions, ensuring secure and scalable operation.

The ideal candidate has experience with distributed systems, web3 tooling, and a CS/engineering degree or equivalent. This remote role offers a competitive equity grant and comprehensive US benefits, with an optional NYC office.