Remote Blockchain Protocol Architect

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Continuous learning opportunities

Conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Blockchain Protocol Engineer to design, develop, and optimize core blockchain protocols and infrastructure. The role emphasizes expertise in consensus mechanisms, cryptography, and scalable distributed systems, with a remote, asynchronous work setup.

The ideal candidate will contribute to protocol architecture, collaborate with a global team, and stay ahead of blockchain research trends while delivering robust, secure software for decentralized

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in systems programming and distributed systems, with a focus on blockchain protocol development.
• Deep understanding of cryptography, network protocols, and consensus mechanisms.
• Proficiency in C++, Go, or Rust for building scalable, secure systems.
• Experience designing and building scalable, fault-tolerant blockchain infrastructure.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement core blockchain protocols and network infrastructure.
• Research and implement advanced consensus algorithms and cryptographic techniques.
• Optimize blockchain network performance, security, and scalability.
• Develop and maintain the codebase for blockchain nodes and related software.
• Contribute to the architectural vision and technical roadmap for protocol development.
• Collaborate with engineers and researchers to solve complex technical problems.
• Conduct rigorous testing and analysis of protocol changes and upgrades.

Skills

Blockchain protocols

Distributed systems

Low-level programming

Cryptography

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in CS/Engineering

Tools

C++

Go

Rust

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Blockchain Protocol Engineer to design, develop, and optimize core blockchain protocols and infrastructure. The role emphasizes expertise in consensus mechanisms, cryptography, and scalable distributed systems, with a remote, asynchronous work setup.

The ideal candidate will contribute to protocol architecture, collaborate with a global team, and stay ahead of blockchain research trends while delivering robust, secure software for decentralized