Layer 2 Jobs
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| Job Position | Company | Posted | Location | Salary | Tags |
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Phylax Systems | New York, NY, United States | $90k - $150k | |||
Binance | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
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Coinbase | Canada | $149k | |||
Aurora Labs | Remote | $33k - $75k | |||
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Austin Werner | New York, NY, United States | $180k - $220k | |||
Trust Machines | New York, NY, United States | $150k - $190k | |||
Coinbase | United States | $180k - $212k | |||
Linera | Remote |
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Scroll.io | Turkey, NC, United States | $90k - $111k | |||
Cryptio | Paris, France | $87k - $150k | |||
Cryptio | Paris, France | $62k - $77k | |||
Oasis Network | New York, NY, United States | $33k - $75k | |||
Oasis Protocol Foundation | Paris, France | $33k - $75k | |||
Matter Labs | Dublin, Ireland | $76k - $111k | |||
Logos | New York, NY, United States | $63k - $76k |
About Phylax
Phylax Systems is a tech startup building an open-source security protocol for securing decentralized applications (DApps) on L2 networks by actively censoring hacks on the underlying network.
Our team solves one of the most challenging problems in Web3: Security.
The decision for the Phylax team to work on hack prevention came directly from our own experience with a hack. Having gone through the devastating results of a hack, we knew that we needed to do something about it.
Since the early beginnings of our industry, over $10B have been lost to preventable hacks, while in July 2023, there were over 33 hacks in a single month!
About The Role
As the first Protocol Engineer in our team, you will spearhead the research and development of the Phylax Network. Your role will be critical in shaping our protocol strategy, designing a secure and efficient mechanism, and guiding its evolution.
Responsibilities
- Refine, simulate, and define the parameters of the Phylax Network mechanism that enables hack prevention on any integrated L2.
- Lead the decision-making on the tech stack that we will use to implement the mechanism (e.g., app-rollup vs app-chain, Cairo vs Solidity, etc.). Choose the appropriate off-the-shelf technologies that are required for the mechanism.
- Lead the implementation, maintenance, and security (e.g., audit coordination) of the Phylax protocol.
- Collaborate with other team members to integrate Phylax Network with existing infrastructure.
- Stay up to date on the latest developments in security and blockchain development (e.g., Foundry, etc.)
- Create and maintain technical documentation for internal and external use.
- Strong knowledge of Solidity (or other smart contract language — convince us against Solidity!)
- Experience researching and designing complex onchain mechanisms and onchain protocols.
- Light mathematical background that can support the simulation and definition of the mechanism’s parameters.
- Experience with protocol engineering and development tools.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think analytically.
- You are deeply involved in the crypto space.
- Prior experience in a fast-paced startup.
- Familiarity with other programming languages (e.g., Rust, Typescript.)
- Experience in implementing complex smart contracts with high TVL.
- Experience in leading the Security of a protocol, including the management of audits and other OpSec activities.
- Be part of the Phylax Founding team.
- Work on one of the most challenging topics in web3.
- Be the owner of your project and build it from the ground up.
- Deeply impactful work for the entire industry.
- You’ll join a team that appreciates and embraces shitposting.
- Flexible PTO
- Health Insurance
- Major industry conferences and events covered
- Remote-first, with a hub in NYC
What is the meaning of Layer 2?
Layer 2 in the context of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology refers to a secondary framework or protocol that is built on top of an existing blockchain system (the main chain or Layer 1)
The primary purpose of Layer 2 solutions is to solve the scalability and speed issues that many blockchains face, especially those that have become popular and heavily used, like Ethereum
Here are the key aspects of Layer 2 solutions:
- Scalability Enhancement: They help in scaling the main blockchain by handling transactions off the main chain. This reduces the burden on the main chain, allowing for faster and cheaper transactions.
- Types of Layer 2 Solutions: There are various forms of Layer 2 solutions, including state channels, sidechains, plasma chains, and rollups. Each has its own mechanism for interacting with the main chain and handling transactions.
- State Channels: These involve two parties engaging in numerous transactions outside of the main chain, which are then consolidated into a single transaction. This is especially useful for situations where multiple transactions occur between the same parties.
- Sidechains: These are separate blockchains that are connected to the main chain via a two-way peg. They operate independently and can have their own consensus mechanisms but are secured by the main chain.
- Plasma Chains: Plasma chains are similar to sidechains but with a more hierarchical structure. They report back to the main chain regularly and are optimized for mass transaction handling.
- Rollups: Rollups process and store transaction data on a sidechain but post transaction data to the main chain. They come in two varieties: optimistic rollups and zk-rollups, each with its own method of transaction verification.
- Security Considerations: While Layer 2 solutions are generally secure, they can have different security models compared to the main chain. This is an important consideration for users and developers.
- Impact on User Experience: For end-users, Layer 2 solutions can greatly improve the experience by reducing transaction fees and increasing transaction speeds.
- Adoption and Development: Many blockchain projects are actively developing Layer 2 solutions to enhance their networks. This is an ongoing area of innovation in the blockchain space.