Staff Protocol Engineer (Denmark)

Job summary

This role focuses on advancing blockchain infrastructure and payment-oriented distributed systems. The engineer will contribute to a widely adopted blockchain ecosystem, enhancing throughput, transaction execution, and network performance. Responsibilities include designing scalable solutions, leading protocol initiatives, and collaborating with various teams to implement protocol upgrades safely.

Qualifications

• Over 7 years of experience in backend, distributed systems, or protocol engineering roles.
• Strong proficiency in Golang and experience with large-scale distributed systems or blockchain infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with Ethereum clients like Geth.
• Proven ability to architect and deliver high-performance systems.
• Strong understanding of scalability, latency optimization, and resource efficiency.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced blockchain protocol improvements.
• Lead initiatives related to proposer-builder separation, MEV mitigation, and transaction ordering.
• Develop models for parallelized transaction execution to enhance efficiency.
• Drive low-latency transaction experiences and optimize core blockchain components.
• Collaborate with research and security teams for safe protocol upgrades.
• Mentor engineers and uphold high standards in system design and code quality.

Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in fast-paced environments with evolving technical specifications.
• Familiarity with MEV, PBS, and high-performance runtime architectures is desirable.

Education

• Relevant degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred.

Tools

• Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or similar platforms.