6h ago
Staff Protocol Engineer
Spain
โจ $150k+ / yearest.
full-timelead Remote
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll lead design and implementation of advanced blockchain protocol improvements for a globally adopted ecosystem. Your core impact will drive innovations in throughput optimization and low-latency transaction execution at internet scale. This role offers the chance to shape payment-focused distributed systems in a remote-first environment.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Design scalability solutions for throughput and execution architectures
- Lead protocol initiatives on PBS, MEV mitigation, and transaction ordering
- Develop parallelized transaction execution in EVM environments
- Optimize low-latency transaction experiences and finality mechanisms
๐ Requirements
- 7+ years in backend, distributed systems, or protocol engineering
- Strong proficiency in Golang and large-scale distributed systems
- Hands-on experience with Ethereum clients like Geth or similar
- Proven track record architecting high-performance production systems
โจ Nice to Have
- Familiarity with MEV, PBS, parallel execution models
- Open-source blockchain contributions or protocol-level engineering
- Experience with AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ Remote-first global work environment
- ๐ป Home office setup allowance
- ๐ค AI tooling allowance for productivity
- ๐๏ธ Flexible paid time off
- ๐ฉบ Medical, dental, vision insurance
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter callยท 30 min
- 2Technical interviewยท 1 hour
- 3System design interviewยท 1 hour
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