5h ago

Staff Protocol Engineer

New Zealand

โœจ $180k-$250k / yearest.

full-timelead Remote

๐Ÿ›  Tech Stack

๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll lead the design and implementation of advanced blockchain protocol improvements for scalable, low-latency infrastructure. You'll drive next-generation scalability solutions like proposer-builder separation and parallelized execution. This remote-first role offers the chance to shape architectures powering millions of users worldwide.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Lead protocol initiatives like proposer-builder separation and MEV mitigation
  • Develop parallelized transaction execution models in EVM environments
  • Build core blockchain infrastructure components for Ethereum clients
  • Mentor engineers and set high standards for system design and code quality

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • 7+ years in backend, distributed systems, or protocol engineering
  • Strong proficiency in Golang and building large-scale distributed systems
  • Hands-on experience with Ethereum clients such as Geth or similar
  • Proven track record of architecting high-performance, production-grade systems

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with MEV, PBS, parallel execution models
  • Open-source blockchain contributions or protocol-level engineering experience
  • Experience with AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐ŸŒ Remote-first global work environment with flexible arrangements
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards
  • ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Flexible paid time off policy
  • ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Home office setup allowance and monthly internet reimbursement
  • โœจ AI tooling allowance to support productivity

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter Callยท 30 min
  2. 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
  3. 3System Design Interviewยท 60 min
  4. 4Offerยท N/A
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