Senior Blockchain Protocol/Platform Engineer- (Remote EST)

ZipRecruiter; New York (NY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the blockchain space is seeking a Senior Blockchain Protocol/Platform Engineer to enhance their Ethereum-based appchain. This role involves developing secure smart contracts and improving blockchain infrastructure while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in blockchain solutions and programming skills in Haskell or similar languages. This position offers competitive compensation, career growth opportunities, and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Flexible Work Environment

Dynamic & Inclusive Culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing production-level blockchain solutions.
• Proven expertise with Ethereum protocol and experience with Haskell-based clients.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize blockchain protocols and platform architecture.
• Maintain and enhance core blockchain client focusing on consensus mechanisms.
• Document protocol specifications and ensure adherence to security best practices.

Skills

Blockchain Expertise

Problem-Solving

Tools

Haskell

Rust

Go

Job description

Job Description

About the Client

The client has been a key contributor to the Ethereum ecosystem since 2015. The client's platform is an innovative Layer 1 Ethereum-derived appchain designed to tokenize and securely manage real-world assets, such as vaulted precious metals like gold and silver. It allows users to stake assets, borrow instantly against collateral, and earn governance points, ensuring asset backing, instant liquidity, and yield. The platform emphasizes transparency and security while offering unique opportunities for decentralized finance (DeFi) applications.

Role Overview

The client is seeking an experienced Senior Blockchain Protocol/Platform Engineer to lead the development of their Ethereum-based appchain. This role involves enhancing blockchain infrastructure, consensus algorithms, smart contract execution environments, and cryptographic security features. The ideal candidate will play a key role in advancing the platform's capabilities and aligning its technical direction with the company's vision.

Key Responsibilities

1. Protocol Design & Development:
   • Design, implement, and optimize blockchain protocols and platform architecture derived from Ethereum's Haskell client.
   • Develop secure, efficient, and scalable smart contracts to support real-world asset tokenization and DeFi functionalities.
2. Core Blockchain Infrastructure:
   • Maintain and enhance the core blockchain client, focusing on consensus mechanisms, transaction validation, and cryptographic features.
   • Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and scalability challenges.
3. Collaboration & Leadership:
   • Work closely with cross-functional teams including front-end developers, security specialists, and protocol researchers.
   • Contribute to strategic planning and technical direction to ensure alignment with the product roadmap.
4. Documentation & Best Practices:
   • Document protocol specifications, architectural designs, and engineering processes comprehensively.
   • Ensure adherence to blockchain security best practices throughout development.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

• Blockchain Expertise:
  • 5+ years of experience developing production-level blockchain solutions.
  • Proven expertise with Ethereum protocol and experience with Ethereum clients, ideally Haskell-based clients.
• Programming Skills:
  • Proficiency in Haskell, Rust, Go, or other functional/system programming languages.
• Technical Knowledge:
  • Deep understanding of blockchain architectures, consensus protocols (e.g., PoS, PoW), smart contract design, and cryptographic algorithms.
  • Experience developing decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols involving staking, lending, or collateralized debt positions.
• Problem-Solving:
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and excellent problem-solving abilities.

Skills

• Contributions to open-source blockchain projects.
• Experience with blockchain security audits and best practices.
• Familiarity with Layer 1 blockchain architectures, scalability solutions, and interoperability standards.
• Knowledge of AI development tools for accelerating coding efficiency.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Attractive salary package with performance-based bonuses and equity/token options (where applicable).
• Career Growth Opportunities: Work on cutting-edge blockchain projects alongside a globally recognized team with access to training programs for professional development.
• Flexible Work Environment: Remote or onsite work options with flexible hours promoting work-life balance.
• Dynamic & Inclusive Culture: A supportive environment fostering innovation and collaboration.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of blockchain innovation while contributing to a high-impact platform that combines cutting-edge technology with real-world applications.

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