🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll design and implement next-generation blockchain protocol improvements for a globally adopted ecosystem. Your work will focus on throughput optimization, MEV mitigation, and near-instant finality. This role combines protocol engineering, distributed systems, and AI-assisted development in a remote-first environment.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Design and deliver scalability solutions for blockchain throughput and execution
• Lead protocol initiatives like proposer-builder separation and MEV mitigation
• Develop parallelized transaction execution models in EVM environments
• Build core infrastructure components for Ethereum-compatible clients

📋 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 or similar
• Track record of architecting high-performance production systems

✨ Nice to Have

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

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 🌍 Remote-first global work environment
• 💰 Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards
• 🏖️ Flexible PTO policy
• 🖥️ Home office setup allowance and AI tooling stipend
• 🧘 Wellness and mental health support programs

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Recruiter screen· 30 min
2. 2Technical interview· 60 min
3. 3System design interview· 60 min
4. 4Hiring manager discussion· 45 min
5. 5Offer· 15 min

🚩 Heads Up

• Wide salary range suggests role may be under-leveled
• Mentions AI-assisted development but no clear AI-specific requirements
• Bulgaria location but role is remote-first, may have tax implications