6h ago
Staff Protocol Engineer
Switzerland
โจ $180k-$250k / yearest.
full-timelead Remote
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll lead the design of next-generation blockchain protocol improvements for a globally adopted ecosystem, driving innovations in throughput optimization and low-latency transaction execution. You'll collaborate with research, security, and engineering teams in a remote-first environment to deploy architectures for real-world financial applications. This role offers the chance to work on advanced initiatives like proposer-builder separation and MEV mitigation.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Design scalability solutions including throughput optimization and execution architectures
- Lead protocol initiatives for PBS, MEV mitigation, and transaction ordering
- Develop parallelized transaction execution in EVM environments
- Build core blockchain infrastructure and Ethereum-compatible clients
๐ Requirements
- 7+ years in backend or distributed systems engineering
- Strong proficiency in Golang with large-scale systems experience
- Hands-on experience with Ethereum clients like Geth
- Experience with AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot
โจ Nice to Have
- Familiarity with MEV, PBS, or parallel execution models
- Open-source blockchain contributions or protocol-level engineering experience
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ Remote-first global work environment with flexible arrangements
- ๐ฐ Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards
- ๐ Home office setup allowance and monthly internet/phone reimbursement
- ๐ค AI tooling allowance to support productivity and experimentation
- ๐ง Wellness, mental health, and family support programs
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter callยท 30 min
- 2Technical interviewยท 60 min
- 3Team interviewยท 45 min
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