Remote Core Blockchain Protocol Engineer

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 1,995,000 - 2,992,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Token-based compensation

Fully remote work

Global health coverage

Professional development budget

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Blockchain Protocol Engineer to design and optimize core blockchain protocols and network infrastructure. You will implement consensus algorithms, cryptographic primitives, and contribute to research in cutting-edge blockchain technologies.

You will work with a globally distributed team, writing high-quality code in Go, Rust, or C++, and addressing performance and scalability challenges in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cryptography, or related field
• 5+ years of systems programming, distributed systems, or blockchain protocol development
• Strong proficiency in Go, Rust, or C++
• Deep understanding of cryptography, network protocols, and consensus algorithms
• Experience designing large-scale distributed systems and familiarity with existing protocols

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain core blockchain protocols and network infrastructure
• Implement and optimize consensus algorithms and cryptographic primitives
• Contribute to research and development of new blockchain technologies and features
• Write high-quality, well-tested code in Go, Rust, or C++
• Collaborate with a remote team of engineers, researchers, and product managers
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks and scalability challenges
• Participate in code reviews and maintain high standards of code quality
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex blockchain network issues

Skills

Go

Rust

C++

Distributed systems

Cryptography

Education

Masters or PhD in CS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Blockchain Protocol Engineer to design and optimize core blockchain protocols and network infrastructure. You will implement consensus algorithms, cryptographic primitives, and contribute to research in cutting-edge blockchain technologies.

You will work with a globally distributed team, writing high-quality code in Go, Rust, or C++, and addressing performance and scalability challenges in a remote setting.