6h ago
Staff Protocol Engineer
Kenya
โจ $180k-$250k / yearest.
full-timesenior Remoteai-ml
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll design and deliver blockchain protocol improvements for a globally adopted ecosystem, focusing on throughput optimization and low-latency transaction execution. Collaborating with research and engineering teams, you'll shape architectures for real-world financial applications at internet scale.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Lead protocol initiatives like proposer-builder separation and MEV mitigation.
- Develop parallelized transaction execution models in EVM environments.
- Build and optimize core blockchain infrastructure and ethereum-compatible clients.
- Apply AI-assisted development tools to accelerate prototyping and analysis.
๐ Requirements
- 7+ years in backend, distributed systems, or protocol engineering.
- Strong proficiency in Golang and blockchain infrastructure.
- Hands-on experience with Ethereum clients such as Geth.
- Proven track record of 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 with AI/ML techniques in distributed systems.
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ Remote-first global work environment.
- ๐ Home office setup allowance and equipment.
- ๐ค AI tooling allowance for productivity.
- ๐ Monthly internet or phone reimbursement.
- โค๏ธ Wellness and mental health support.
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 4-6 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Phone Screenยท 30 min
- 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
- 3System Design Interviewยท 60 min
- 4Hiring Manager Interviewยท 45 min
- 5Offerยท 30 min
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