Protocol Engineer
You will design and implement secure, efficient smart contract systems and blockchain integrations that power millions of transactions across multiple chains. You will work on challenging technical problems at the intersection of smart contracts, cross-chain protocols, and decentralized finance, collaborating with backend and product teams to architect blockchain solutions. You will research new blockchain technologies and DeFi primitives, write highly efficient well-tested code, participate in security audits, and contribute to incident response and debugging on-chain issues.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy secure smart contracts and protocol implementations across multiple blockchain platforms
- Collaborate with backend and product teams to architect blockchain solutions that meet business requirements
- Write highly efficient, well-tested code and participate in security audits to ensure protocol safety
- Research and evaluate new blockchain technologies, protocols, and DeFi primitives for integration opportunities
- Contribute to incident response and debugging on-chain issues to ensure protocol reliability
Requirements
- Strong experience building and deploying production smart contracts on major blockchain platforms
- Deep understanding of blockchain architecture, consensus mechanisms, and cryptographic principles
- Hands-on experience with smart contract development languages (Solidity, Rust, Move, etc.)
- Solid grasp of DeFi protocols, token standards, and cross-chain communication patterns
- Strong security mindset with knowledge of common smart contract vulnerabilities and best practices
- Clear communicator who can explain complex blockchain concepts to cross-functional teams