Location: Remote from anywhere (Preferred US/Canada)
Job Type: Full Time Perm.
Salary Range: $250K - $300K

About the Client:
Our client is building the foundations of the future Internet and financial system. As an R&D organization, they focus on MEV through our dual engines of open research and breakthrough product development – like mev-geth, Flashbots Protect, MEV-Boost, MEV-Share, Flashblocks, and BuilderNet.

Their vibe is accelerationist, exceptional, kind, and independent. They are explorers, innovators, builders, and thinkers. They thrive on action, curiosity, and impact - driving the future in an iterative way while keeping an eye towards the long term version we want to see in the world

About the Role
Our client is searching for a Protocol Engineer with a focus on distributed systems and scaling to join our team. This role is ideal for a proactive problem solver with a penchant for deep technical challenges, strong communication skills, and a builder mentality.
You’ll be helping contribute to a cutting-edge distributed system, navigating nuanced tradeoffs between latency, privacy, fault tolerance, and incentives.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Spearhead SUAVE and SUAPPS development, leveraging your Rust/Go expertise
• Forge high-performance, battle-tested code while optimising protocols
• Innovate with top mechanism designers at the nexus of incentives and distributed systems
• Craft clear, comprehensive technical documentation and diagrams
• Champion community engagement and strategic collaborations

Expectations:

• Proven mastery of distributed systems and blockchain, with a history of conquering Rust challenges
• Significant open-source contributions to Ethereum or mission-driven projects, with active community involvement
• Flexible, accountable, and focused on high-impact solutions. You have exceptional leadership, balancing IC execution with cross functional collaboration.
• Proactive problem-solver who drives continuous improvement

Nice to haves:

• Experience with Ethereum clients (e.g., Geth) or adjacent infrastructure (indexers, p2p overlays).
• Smart contract development proficiency
• Thought leadership in open-source projects or protocol specifications
• In-depth knowledge of Ethereum’s scaling roadmap and crypto landscape