Flashbots is hiring a
Protocol Engineer

Summary

Flashbots is seeking a Protocol Engineer to contribute to the development of cutting-edge distributed systems. The role involves optimizing protocols, creating technical documentation, engaging with the community, and strategic collaborations. Ideal candidates have mastery of distributed systems and blockchain, significant open-source contributions, exceptional leadership skills, and a proactive problem-solving mentality.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• Spearhead SUAVE and SUAPPS development
• Forge high-performance, battle-tested code while optimizing Flashbots' 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• Significantly above market rate equity compensation package
• Unlimited PTO with a high level of freedom and autonomy for your work
• Attractive health coverage package for US employees
• $3000 Yearly budget for your individual learning and development goals
• Work alongside the brightest minds in the crypto space
• Help save the world by ensuring crypto remains decentralized, permissionless and censorship-resistant
• Remote working - work from anywhere in the world
• Paid travel - 2 x team on-site in different parts of the world per year plus periodic travel to events