Remote Lead Blockchain Architect

Placements24; Sandton; Hybride; ZAR 2 200 000 - 3 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully remote role

Competitive salary + equity

Health, dental, vision

Retirement savings plan

Professional development

Work with world-class talent

Culture of innovation

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Blockchain Architect for a fully remote role to shape our client's scalable blockchain platforms. You will define core infrastructure, consensus, and interoperability, leading engineers and collaborating with product teams.

Ideal candidate has 8+ years in software architecture, 5+ in blockchain, and expertise in PoS/PoW/BFT, Layer1/Layer2, cryptography, and secure distributed systems. Advanced degree preferred. Equity and top compensation package offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software architecture with 5+ years in blockchain protocol design.
• Deep expertise in Layer1 and Layer2 scaling solutions.
• Experience designing consensus algorithms (PoS/PoW/BFT).
• Strong cryptography, network security, and distributed databases.
• Proficiency in Go, Rust, or C++.
• Experience leading technical teams.
• Excellent strategic thinking and communication.
• Advanced degree in CS/EE (Masters or PhD).

Responsabilités

• Design scalable, secure blockchain networks and protocols.
• Define and implement advanced consensus mechanisms.
• Develop interoperability strategies between networks.
• Lead and mentor blockchain engineers and researchers.
• Evaluate technologies and frameworks for network development.
• Oversee smart contract VM and execution environments.
• Ensure decentralization, performance, and security standards.
• Collaborate with product teams to translate requirements.
• Stay at the forefront of blockchain R&D and innovation.

Connaissances

Blockchain design

Distributed systems

Leadership

Cryptography

Go / Rust / C++

Formation

Master's or PhD in CS/EE

Outils

Go

Rust

C++

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Blockchain Architect for a fully remote role to shape our client's scalable blockchain platforms. You will define core infrastructure, consensus, and interoperability, leading engineers and collaborating with product teams.

Ideal candidate has 8+ years in software architecture, 5+ in blockchain, and expertise in PoS/PoW/BFT, Layer1/Layer2, cryptography, and secure distributed systems. Advanced degree preferred. Equity and top compensation package offered.