Remote Blockchain Protocol Engineer: Core Network & Equity

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Ibrido; ZAR 1.976.000 - 2.964.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Equity options

Fully remote work arrangement

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative global team

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Blockchain Protocol Engineer to design and optimize core blockchain protocols from a remote location. You will develop robust systems, implement consensus mechanisms, and explore cryptographic techniques while collaborating with researchers and engineers across the globe.

The role emphasizes performance, security, and scalability, requiring 5+ years in blockchain-focused systems programming and a strong foundation in Go, Rust, or C++.

Competenze

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cryptography, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in systems programming with blockchain protocol development.
• Expertise in Go, Rust or C++.
• Deep understanding of blockchain architectures, consensus algorithms and cryptography.
• Experience with distributed systems design and implementation.
• Familiarity with network programming and security principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration for remote work.
• Passion for open-source development and contribution to the blockchain community.

Mansioni

• Design, develop, and implement core blockchain protocols and consensus mechanisms.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and security of blockchain networks.
• Write efficient and robust code in Go, Rust, or C++.
• Conduct research into new blockchain technologies and cryptographic techniques.
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers to prototype and test new protocol features.
• Analyze network performance data and identify areas for improvement.
• Contribute to technical documentation and specifications of protocols.
• Participate in code reviews and provide technical guidance to team members.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to network stability and operation.
• Stay abreast of advancements in distributed systems and cryptography.

Conoscenze

Blockchain knowledge

Distributed systems

Cryptography

Research & analysis

Excellent communication

Formazione

Master's or PhD in CS/cryptography

Strumenti

Go

Rust

C++

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Blockchain Protocol Engineer to design and optimize core blockchain protocols from a remote location. You will develop robust systems, implement consensus mechanisms, and explore cryptographic techniques while collaborating with researchers and engineers across the globe.

The role emphasizes performance, security, and scalability, requiring 5+ years in blockchain-focused systems programming and a strong foundation in Go, Rust, or C++.