Job Description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer, Blockchain Protocols in the United States .

In this role, you will contribute to the design, implementation, and optimization of blockchain and network protocols, building highly scalable and secure distributed systems. You will work across the full stack, collaborating with data scientists, designers, and product managers to deliver mission-critical solutions. This position offers the opportunity to lead technical initiatives from research through production, mentor peers, and tackle complex challenges in peer-to-peer networking and blockchain runtimes. You will be part of a dynamic, remote-first environment where innovation, technical rigor, and impact on global financial security are central to the mission.

Accountabilities:

• Architect, implement, and maintain high-performance distributed systems integrating multiple data sources.
• Research, design, and productionize blockchain and network protocols, focusing on client-server and peer-to-peer communication.
• Optimize protocol behaviors, including message passing, consensus, synchronization, and fault tolerance in distributed environments.
• Work across databases, caches, application code, and deployment pipelines to solve end-to-end technical challenges.
• Mentor team members, participate in code and design reviews, and drive knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, implement, and improve services.
• Innovate in areas such as block propagation, chain re-organization detection, libp2p networking, and network observability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Extensive experience in designing and implementing network protocols and distributed systems.
• Proficiency in low-level programming languages such as Rust, C++, or Java.
• Hands-on knowledge of TCP/IP, gRPC, libp2p, Kafka, Kubernetes, Docker, and Elasticsearch.
• Experience with peer-to-peer networking, client-server protocol development, and real-time communication systems preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, independent work, and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across global time zones.
• Interest in blockchain protocols and networks, with a passion for building robust, secure, and performant systems.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary: $200,000 – $230,000 (U.S. base).
• Potential participation in equity plans.
• Flexible remote work arrangements across the United States.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance programs.
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and high-impact projects in a mission-driven environment.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching .

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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