Engineer Jobs at BlockTal

Our VC-backed Web3 client is searching for a Protocol Engineer to assist in leading development efforts for future versions of the Protocol, both core and peripheral contracts. This includes initial R&D, specification design, development, testing, auditing, deployment, and maintenance.

Our client is building a place where creators and contributors collaborate to develop and unleash the next generation of content. Their collaboration infrastructure combines traditional creative development practices with technological innovation such as blockchain to incentivize, reward and verify creators, partners, and fans. By building access to a more open creative process, this team is working to usher in a more inclusive and innovative future for entertainment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead development efforts for future versions of the Protocol, both core and peripheral contracts. This includes initial R&D, specification design, development, testing, auditing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with product, engineers, and executive stakeholders to finalize protocol designs and support production implementations
• Optimize the protocol to maximize efficiency, throughput, and overall performance
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of the protocol, identifying and resolving any vulnerabilities or potential issues

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years experience with blockchain smart contract development with EVM, Solidity, and protocol development.
• 5+ years of experience in a senior engineering role with a Web2 or Web3 tech company
• Knowledge in advanced cryptography, such as group signature and zero-knowledge proofs, and understanding of IPFS and distributed hash tables
• Confidence in design decision-making, related to protocol development / smart contract development.
• First principles and systems thinkers interested in addressing problems related to human coordination, collaboration, incentives, and market design
• Familiarity with reputation and collaboration systems, including related concepts such as game theory, incentive design, and social trust
• Exceptional judgment when encountering complex technical design trade-offs
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred by not required

Benefits & Perks:

• Health benefits, including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Vacation - Unlimited paid-time and sick day policy. All federal holidays are given
• Quarterly Mental Health Days - Take a day for the entire team to reset and recharge
• Paid Day of Service - All eligible employees (full and part-time) are given one paid day off from work to volunteer with the charity of their choice
• 401k - Easily plan your retirement by making contributions to either a traditional 401k or Roth IRA plan