Flashbots is hiring a

Web3 Research Engineer

About the Role

As a Research Engineer at Flashbots, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge products that shape the future of MEV technology. We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual who can collaborate effectively with internal and external researchers and bring innovative research ideas to production.

Responsibilities

In addition to the outline above, as the Research Engineer you will:

• Study, invent, and build cutting-edge prototypes or products
• Identify and tackle short- and long-term research challenges that are critical to SUAVE’s success, such as designing solutions with cryptography or cryptoeconomic commitments
• Collaborate alongside engineering and product teams to translate research ideas into production-ready solutions
• Work closely with internal and external researchers, fostering collaboration and leveraging their expertise to solve complex problems in the MEV space
• Create design documents, whitepapers, and presentations to communicate ideas and solutions effectively to internal and external collaborators
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in blockchain technology, ensuring that our solutions remain at the forefront of the industry

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in blockchain and software architectural design and implementation
• Experience shipping production-grade software development using Go or Rust
• Strong command of blockchain infrastructure, architectural designs, and solutions
• Experience with applied cryptography, distributed systems, and smart contract development
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities in a remote environment
• Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Nice to Have

• An established publication record in applied cryptography, security, cryptoeconomics, MEV, blockchain, distributed system, or related domains
• Prior experience working with open-source projects and engaging with the community
• Expertise with MEV-related concepts and developments

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