Remote Blockchain Protocol Architect

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,992,000 - 2,988,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Blockchain Protocol Engineer to design, implement, and optimize core blockchain protocols. You will contribute to secure, scalable distributed systems from a remote-first team, writing high-performance code in Go, Rust, or C++.

The role calls for a Master’s or Ph.D. in a related field or equivalent experience, with deep knowledge of cryptography, consensus algorithms, and network design.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cryptography, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated expertise.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience with distributed systems and blockchain protocols.
• Deep understanding of various consensus algorithms (e.g., Proof-of-Work, Proof-of-Stake, BFT variants).
• Proficiency in systems programming languages such as Go, Rust, or C++.
• Experience with network programming and distributed systems design.
• Strong knowledge of cryptography and its application in blockchain technology.
• Proven ability to design and implement complex software systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, adapted for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement core blockchain protocols and consensus mechanisms.
• Write high-performance, secure, and maintainable code in languages such as Go, Rust, or C++.
• Contribute to research efforts in areas such as scalability, privacy, and security for distributed ledger technologies.
• Collaborate with other engineers and researchers in a fully remote setting to define and execute technical roadmaps.
• Optimize existing protocols for increased throughput, reduced latency, and enhanced security.
• Conduct rigorous testing and validation of protocol upgrades and new features.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring code quality.
• Stay at the forefront of blockchain research and development, identifying and proposing new advancements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges related to network operations and protocol performance.

Skills

Distributed systems

Cryptography

Remote collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Go

Rust

C++

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Blockchain Protocol Engineer to design, implement, and optimize core blockchain protocols. You will contribute to secure, scalable distributed systems from a remote-first team, writing high-performance code in Go, Rust, or C++.

The role calls for a Master’s or Ph.D. in a related field or equivalent experience, with deep knowledge of cryptography, consensus algorithms, and network design.