Senior Protocol Engineer Crypto Infrastructure Remote (EST or Lisbon timezone)

ZipRecruiter; New York (NY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Une startup dynamique dans le secteur Web3 recherche un Senior Protocol Engineer pour diriger l'architecture de protocoles et les efforts de développement full-stack. Ce rôle unique nécessite une passion pour le travail axé sur la mission et une expérience technique approfondie en protocoles et développement full-stack. Le candidat idéal aura une solide expérience avec Rust et TypeScript, ainsi qu'une familiarité avec les plateformes cloud telles qu'AWS et GCP. Ce poste entièrement à distance permet de travailler en étroite collaboration avec des équipes produits, design et leadership.

Qualifications

• 6+ années d'expérience en développement full-stack.
• 2+ années d'expérience en ingénierie de protocoles.
• Capacité prouvée à s'épanouir dans des environnements dynamiques.

Responsibilities

• Diriger la conception et la mise en œuvre de composants de protocole décentralisés.
• Construire et maintenir des systèmes backend évolutifs.
• Contribuer à travers l'ensemble de la pile technologique en Rust et TypeScript.
• Collaborer à la gestion de l'infrastructure utilisant AWS ou GCP.
• Conduire le développement de contrats intelligents basés sur Solana ou EVM.

Skills

Rust

TypeScript

Développement full-stack

Solana

EVM

AWS

GCP

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Title:
Senior Protocol Engineer – Crypto Infrastructure – Remote (EST or Lisbon)

Job Location:
Remote (Must overlap with EST or Lisbon time zones)

In-Office, Hybrid or Remote:
Fully Remote

Working Hours:
Full-time, flexible hours with strong overlap to EST or Lisbon time zones

:
English proficiency required

What the Client Offers:
Base salary up to $150,000 USD depending on experience
Equity options available
Mission-driven, high-impact work in Web3 for social good
Fast-paced, collaborative startup environment
Opportunity to help define core protocol architecture from the ground up

About the Client:
Our client is building the first crypto- infrastructure designed specifically for charitable giving. With a lean and mission-aligned team, they are focused on unlocking new, scalable ways for the blockchain ecosystem to support real-world causes. They operate at the intersection of cutting-edge protocol design and social impact.

Role Overview:
We’re hiring a Senior Protocol Engineer to lead core architecture and full-stack development efforts for a fast-moving Web3 startup. This is a unique opportunity for someone who’s passionate about purpose-driven work and has deep technical experience in protocol and full-stack development.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead the design and implementation of decentralized protocol components
Build and maintain scalable backend systems
Contribute across the stack in Rust and TypeScript
Collaborate on infrastructure management using AWS or GCP
Drive Solana or EVM-based smart contract development
Work closely with product, design, and leadership to ship quickly and precisely

Qualifications:
Required:
6+ years full-stack development experience
2+ years protocol engineering experience
Strong command of Rust and TypeScript
Experience with Solana or EVM development
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS or GCP)
Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

:
Startup or entrepreneurial experience
Background in cryptography, ZK tech, or on-chain payment flows
Passion for mission-driven or nonprofit-related work