Senior Blockchain Engineer - Scalability & Performance

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Ibrido; ZAR 1.200.000 - 2.000.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Exceptional salary and incentive plans

Comprehensive health insurance

Professional development budget

State-of-the-art working environment

Generous vacation and leave policy

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga is seeking an experienced Senior Blockchain Engineer focused on scalability and performance to architect, implement, and optimize high-performance blockchain networks. The role demands deep distributed systems expertise to push throughput and latency boundaries for global adoption.

The ideal candidate will lead architectural design, collaborate with research teams, and mentor junior engineers while shaping the platform's technical roadmap in a rapidly

Competenze

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on distributed systems and high-performance computing.
• Proven experience optimizing and scaling complex systems, preferably in blockchain or DLT space.
• Deep understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and low-level system programming.

Mansioni

• Design and implement solutions to enhance blockchain network scalability and transaction throughput.
• Optimize existing blockchain protocols and systems for performance and efficiency.
• Develop and integrate advanced scaling solutions (e.g., Layer 2, sharding).
• Conduct performance testing, benchmarking, and profiling of blockchain infrastructure.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks in network consensus, transaction processing, and data storage.
• Collaborate with R&D teams on cutting-edge scaling technologies.
• Contribute to architectural design and technical roadmap of the blockchain platform.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership in scalability and performance.

Conoscenze

Distributed systems

High-performance computing

Performance analysis

Debugging

Formazione

Master's or PhD in CS or EE

Strumenti

Performance analysis tools

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding blockchain infrastructure provider, is seeking an experienced Senior Blockchain Engineer specializing in scalability and performance to join their team in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. This critical role involves architecting, implementing, and optimizing high-performance blockchain networks capable of handling massive transaction volumes. You will be at the forefront of developing solutions that push the boundaries of throughput and latency in the blockchain space. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of distributed systems, network protocols, and low-level blockchain mechanics. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the core infrastructure of a major blockchain platform, working with a talented team dedicated to achieving unprecedented levels of performance. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about solving complex technical challenges and are driven to build highly scalable and efficient systems. Join us in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of blockchain scalability. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring our platform meets the demands of global adoption and facilitates seamless decentralized applications. We foster an environment of innovation and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement solutions to enhance blockchain network scalability and transaction throughput.
• Optimize existing blockchain protocols and systems for performance and efficiency.
• Develop and integrate advanced scaling solutions (e.g., Layer 2 solutions, sharding).
• Conduct performance testing, benchmarking, and profiling of blockchain infrastructure.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks related to network consensus, transaction processing, and data storage.
• Collaborate with research and development teams on cutting-edge scaling technologies.
• Contribute to the architectural design and technical roadmap of the blockchain platform.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership in areas of scalability and performance.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on distributed systems and high-performance computing.
• Proven experience in optimizing and scaling complex systems, preferably in the blockchain or distributed ledger technology space.
• Deep understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and low-level system programming.
• Proficiency in performance-critical programming languages such as C++, Rust, or Go.
• Experience with performance analysis tools and techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Benefits

• Exceptional salary and long-term incentive programs.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities to work on highly complex and impactful technical challenges.
• Professional development budget for continuous learning and skill enhancement.
• State-of-the-art working environment in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga.
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation and technical mastery.
• Generous vacation and leave policy.