Blockchain Protocol Engineer - Next-Gen Consensus & Core

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Presencial; ZAR 900 000 - 1 300 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Equity options

Conference attendance

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, is seeking a Blockchain Protocol Engineer to design, implement, and optimize core blockchain protocols. You will work on consensus algorithms, networking layers, cryptographic primitives, and performance tuning in Go, Rust, or C++.

A strong research background and ability to translate findings into practical systems are essential. The role offers an intellectually stimulating environment, competitive salary with equity options, and opportunities for

Qualificações

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Significant experience in building and maintaining distributed systems or complex software infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of blockchain architecture, consensus mechanisms (PoW, PoS, etc.), and cryptography.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Go, Rust, C++, or Java.
• Experience with network programming and distributed system design principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to conduct independent research and translate findings into practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Contributions to open-source blockchain projects are a strong plus.

Responsabilidades

• Design and implement core blockchain protocols, focusing on scalability, security, and decentralization.
• Develop and optimize consensus algorithms, networking layers, and cryptographic primitives.
• Contribute to the research and development of new blockchain features and functionalities.
• Write high-quality, maintainable, and efficient code in languages like Go, Rust, or C++.
• Perform rigorous testing and debugging of protocol implementations.
• Collaborate with other engineers, researchers, and product managers to define protocol specifications.
• Analyze network performance and identify areas for optimization.
• Contribute to technical documentation and whitepapers.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in blockchain technology and distributed systems research.

Conhecimentos

Distributed systems

Blockchain

Go

Rust

C++

Java

Research

Communication

Open-source contributions

Formação académica

Master's degree in CS/EE

PhD in CS/EE

Ferramentas

Networking libraries

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, is seeking a Blockchain Protocol Engineer to design, implement, and optimize core blockchain protocols. You will work on consensus algorithms, networking layers, cryptographic primitives, and performance tuning in Go, Rust, or C++.

A strong research background and ability to translate findings into practical systems are essential. The role offers an intellectually stimulating environment, competitive salary with equity options, and opportunities for