Unknown Company
Lead Blockchain Protocol Engineer (Specialty Software Engineer 3 - Contingent)
Location: Woodbridge Township, NJ
What's the Job?
- Architect and develop a core settlement engine utilizing blockchain technology and cryptographic primitives.
- Implement privacy-preserving cryptographic primitives such as Pedersen Commitments and Bulletproofs to ensure transaction confidentiality.
- Design and engineer custom consensus extensions and state machines for distributed ledger systems.
- Optimize cryptographic operations for performance and scalability in a distributed environment.
- Build secure off-chain query layers and permissioned auditing mechanisms to support regulatory compliance.
What's Needed?
- 4+ years of experience in Specialty Software Engineering or equivalent, including work, training, or military background.
- Proficiency in backend or systems programming with expert-level knowledge of Go (Golang).
- At least 6 months of experience with Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC).
- Over 1 year of experience with BFT consensus algorithms, P2P networking, and distributed systems.
- Strong understanding of cryptographic protocols, consensus mechanisms, and distributed ledger technologies.
What's in it for me?
- Work on challenging, impactful problems that influence the future of institutional finance.
- Engage in high-impact engineering projects that enhance transaction security and privacy.
- Enjoy technical autonomy and participate in architectural decision‑making processes.
- Collaborate with a talented team dedicated to innovation and excellence.
- Contribute to a forward‑thinking organization committed to diversity and inclusion.