Full-Time Protocol Engineer

As a Senior Protocol Engineer at Conduit.xyz, you will be a key contributor to our backend team, focusing on the design, development, and deployment of protocol-level enhancements.

You will be instrumental in driving initiatives that improve finality, security, and interoperability across multiple blockchain networks.

This role demands a deep understanding of both off-chain infrastructure and on-chain protocols, particularly in the rollups space.

You will be a thought leader, bringing innovative ideas and solutions to complex problems, and working independently to ship high-quality, impactful features.

Responsibilities:

1. Protocol Design and Development: Lead the design and implementation of protocol enhancements, focusing on areas such as sequencer hardening, fee disbursement, and state validation. Work closely with the backend team to integrate on-chain and off-chain functionalities.
2. Cross-Chain Interoperability: Develop solutions that enable seamless interoperability between multiple blockchain networks. Design and implement cross-chain messaging systems, understanding the underlying primitives and risks.
3. Security and Optimization: Conduct security screenings of smart contracts and identify potential vulnerabilities. Optimize protocol performance and efficiency, focusing on improving finality and reducing latency.
4. Research and Innovation: Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in blockchain protocols and rollups. Identify and propose new opportunities to differentiate Conduit.xyz through protocol-level innovation. Work to solve the pain points that affect the rollups ecosystem.
5. Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with the rollups product team to define requirements and deliver solutions. Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Work independently.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Strong proficiency in GoLang and/or Rust
• Extensive experience in backend software engineering, with a strong focus on blockchain protocols and rollups
• Proven track record of shipping protocol-related projects, ideally involving cross-chain functionality
• Solid understanding of Solidity and smart contract development
• Deep understanding of on-chain and off-chain infrastructure
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate high-level concepts into practical solutions
• Experience working with multiple Layer 1 and Layer 2 blockchain networks
• Crypto Native with a deep understanding of the space
• Mechanism design understanding

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience with validator-type protocols and staking mechanisms
• Knowledge of DeFi protocols, governance, and synthetic assets
• Understanding of bridge and fast bridge technologies

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