Protocol Engineer

Summary

Join Flashbots, a leading R&D organization focused on MEV, as a Protocol Engineer specializing in distributed systems and scaling. You'll contribute to cutting-edge distributed systems, tackling technical challenges, and collaborating with top mechanism designers. This role involves spearheading SUAVE and SUAPPS development, crafting high-performance code, and championing community engagement.

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
• 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

Responsibilities

• Spearhead SUAVE and SUAPPS development, leveraging your Rust/Go expertise
• 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
• 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
• At Flashbots, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability status