Senior Blockchain Focused Engineer (MEV)

Infrared Finance; Puerto Rico; On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + equity

Key role in DeFi project

Security-focused environment

Leadership opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Infrared Finance, the flagship application of Berachain's PoL consensus, seeks a seasoned blockchain engineer to design and implement advanced MEV strategies and a robust validator infrastructure for competitive edge.

You will collaborate with blockchain and backend teams, identify and mitigate security risks, and lead security audits with internal and external reviewers while contributing to secure protocol upgrades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in blockchain development, with a strong focus on MEV.
• Expertise in the Ethereum and/or Cosmos protocol, including in-depth knowledge of consensus mechanisms and validator dynamics.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities in blockchain applications.
• Familiarity with Ethereum development (Geth, Lido) and security analysis tools.
• Knowledge of cryptographic principles and their application in blockchain technologies, like major EIPs, consensus/execution clients.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in guiding technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement advanced MEV strategies to enhance profitability and validator operations.
• Collaborate with blockchain and backend engineers to integrate MEV strategies into block building and validator infrastructure.
• Proactively identify and mitigate security risks, implementing best practices in smart contract development and blockchain security.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external auditors to conduct thorough security audits and reviews.
• Stay updated with Berachain's latest developments, integrating security enhancements and protocol upgrades.

Skills

MEV strategies

Blockchain development

Security auditing

Leadership

Ethereum/Cosmos knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Geth

Lido

Cosmos SDK

Job description

About InfraredInfrared Finance is the flagship application of the upcoming Proof of Liquidity consensus mechanism pioneered by Berachain. The application reimagines liquid staking in the context of the three-token architecture and the unique soulbound elements of BGT. The protocol maximizes value for stakeholders via social aggregation of BGT through its infrastructure-level PoL vaults and iBGT liquid staked derivative.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and equity package.
• A pivotal role in a cutting-edge project within the DeFi space.
• A collaborative, and security-focused work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership in blockchain security.
• Flexible working arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement advanced MEV strategies to enhance the profitability and competitiveness of our validator operations.
• Collaborate with blockchain and backend engineers to develop solutions that integrate MEV strategies into our block building and validator infrastructure.
• Proactively identify and mitigate security risks, implementing best practices in smart contract development and blockchain security.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external auditors to conduct thorough security audits and reviews.
• Stay updated with Berachain's latest developments, integrating security enhancements and protocol upgrades.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in blockchain development, with a strong focus on MEV.
• Expertise in the Ethereum and/or Cosmos protocol, including in-depth knowledge of consensus mechanisms and validator dynamics.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities in blockchain applications.
• Familiarity with Ethereum development (Geth, Lido) and security analysis tools.
• Knowledge of cryptographic principles and their application in blockchain technologies, like major EIPs, consensus/execution clients.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in guiding technical teams.

Tech stack

• Ethereum
• Go
• Geth