Blockchain Protocol Engineer

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Token options

Fully remote

Bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Blockchain Protocol Engineer for a fully remote role. You will design, develop, and optimize core blockchain protocols with emphasis on performance, security, and scalability across decentralized systems.

The position requires a PhD or Master’s in CS/cryptography and 7+ years in software engineering with blockchain experience. You will explore cryptographic techniques and consensus mechanisms and contribute to the platform architecture.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's in CS, Cryptography, or related field.
• 7+ years in software engineering with 5+ years in blockchain protocol development.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, consensus algorithms, and cryptography.
• Experience with low-level languages (C++, Rust, Go) and network programming.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test core blockchain protocol features and improvements.
• Optimize protocol performance, transaction throughput, and network security.
• Develop and maintain the codebase for our blockchain network, ensuring stability and reliability.
• Collaborate on cryptographic techniques and consensus mechanisms.
• Contribute to architecture and strategic direction of the platform.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex protocol-layer issues.

Skills

Distributed systems

Consensus algorithms

Cryptography

Low-level languages

Network programming

Open-source contributions

C++

Rust

Go

Education

PhD in CS/Crypto

Master's in CS/Crypto

Tools

C++

Rust

Go

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Blockchain Protocol Engineer to join their team in a fully remote capacity. This role is critical for the design, development, and optimization of our core blockchain protocols. You will work on the fundamental layers of our decentralized systems, focusing on performance, security, and scalability. If you are passionate about building robust and cutting-edge blockchain infrastructure from the ground up, this is an unparalleled opportunity to contribute significantly to the future of the crypto and blockchain industry and make a tangible impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test core blockchain protocol features and improvements.
• Optimize protocol performance, transaction throughput, and network security.
• Develop and maintain the codebase for our blockchain network, ensuring its stability and reliability.
• Collaborate with research and development teams to explore new cryptographic techniques and consensus mechanisms.
• Contribute to the overall architecture and strategic direction of the blockchain platform.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to the protocol layer.

Requirements

• PhD or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cryptography, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with a significant focus on blockchain protocol development (5+ years).
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, consensus algorithms (e.g., PoS, PoW), and cryptography.
• Proficiency in low-level programming languages such as C++, Rust, or Go.
• Experience with network programming, peer-to-peer systems, and performance optimization.
• Proven track record of contributing to open-source blockchain projects is a strong plus.

Benefits

• Extremely competitive salary with significant performance-based bonuses and token options.
• Fully remote work environment, offering global flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for research, conferences, and continuous learning.
• Opportunity to work on the foundational layers of groundbreaking blockchain technology.