6h ago
Staff Protocol Engineer
Austria
โจ $200k-$280k / yearest.
full-timesenior Remote
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll lead design and implementation of advanced blockchain protocol improvements for globally adopted distributed systems. Your core impact is driving scalability, throughput optimization, and low-latency transaction execution. This role offers the chance to work on proposer-builder separation, MEV mitigation, and parallelized execution in a remote-first, highly technical environment.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Design and deliver throughput optimization and high-performance execution architectures
- Lead protocol initiatives for PBS, MEV mitigation, and transaction ordering
- Develop parallelized transaction execution models in EVM-based environments
- Build and optimize core blockchain infrastructure components and tools
๐ Requirements
- 7+ years in backend, distributed systems, or protocol engineering
- Strong proficiency in Golang and large-scale system building
- Hands-on experience with Ethereum clients like Geth
- Proven track record architecting high-performance production systems
โจ Nice to Have
- Familiarity with MEV, PBS, or parallel execution models
- Open-source blockchain contributions or protocol-level engineering experience
- Experience with AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ Remote-first global work environment with flexible arrangements
- ๐ป AI tooling allowance to support productivity and experimentation
- ๐ก Home office setup allowance and monthly internet/phone reimbursement
- ๐ Wellness, mental health, and family support programs
- ๐ Opportunities to work on cutting-edge blockchain and AI technologies
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks
- 1Recruiter phone screenยท 30 min
- 2Technical interviewยท 60 min
- 3System design interviewยท 60 min
- 4Hiring manager interviewยท 45 min
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