5h ago
Staff Protocol Engineer
Ireland
โจ $180k-$250k / yearest.
full-timesenior Remote
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll lead the design of scalable blockchain infrastructure for payment-focused distributed systems. Your core impact is driving throughput optimization and low-latency transaction execution at internet scale. This role offers the chance to shape next-generation protocol innovations like proposer-builder separation and MEV mitigation.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Design advanced scalability solutions for throughput and execution
- Lead protocol initiatives on PBS, MEV mitigation, and ordering
- Develop parallelized transaction execution in EVM environments
- Optimize core blockchain infrastructure and client tooling
๐ Requirements
- 7+ years in distributed systems or protocol engineering
- Strong proficiency in Golang and blockchain infrastructure
- Hands-on experience with Ethereum clients like Geth
- Proven track record in architecting high-performance systems
โจ Nice to Have
- Familiarity with MEV, PBS, or parallel execution models
- Open-source blockchain contributions
- Experience with AI-assisted development tools
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ Remote-first global work environment
- ๐ฐ Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards
- ๐๏ธ Flexible PTO policy
- ๐ฅ๏ธ Home office setup allowance
- ๐ค AI tooling allowance to support productivity
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 3-5 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
- 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
- 3System Design Interviewยท 60 min
- 4Hiring Manager Interviewยท 45 min
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