Blockchain Protocol Engineer — Core Protocols & Innovation

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Industry-leading salary

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Blockchain Protocol Engineer to design and optimize core blockchain protocols in Upington. You will contribute to scalable, secure networks and work with a team of engineers on cutting-edge distributed ledger technology.

The role requires advanced degrees and 7+ years in blockchain-focused software engineering, with expertise in Go, Rust, or C++, and a strong cryptography background.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science or related field.
• 7+ years in software engineering with blockchain protocol focus.
• Deep understanding of PoW, PoS, PBFT and cryptography.
• Proficiency in Go, Rust, or C++.
• Experience designing distributed systems and network protocols.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to translate cutting-edge research into practical implementations.
• Familiarity with smart contract development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement core blockchain protocols and consensus mechanisms.
• Write efficient, secure code in Go, Rust, or C++.
• Optimize blockchain network performance, scalability, and security.
• Conduct R&D into new blockchain technologies and cryptographic techniques.
• Collaborate with a team of engineers to architect decentralized systems.
• Develop and maintain robust testing frameworks for blockchain protocols.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues within the blockchain network.
• Contribute to architectural decisions for protocol upgrades.
• Ensure security and integrity of the blockchain network.
• Document protocol designs and implementation details.

Skills

Go

Rust

C++

Distributed systems

Cryptography

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Go

Rust

C++

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Blockchain Protocol Engineer to design and optimize core blockchain protocols in Upington. You will contribute to scalable, secure networks and work with a team of engineers on cutting-edge distributed ledger technology.

The role requires advanced degrees and 7+ years in blockchain-focused software engineering, with expertise in Go, Rust, or C++, and a strong cryptography background.