PROTOCOL ENGINEER, EVM

Remote•Full time•Engineering
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About the Role
We're seeking an experienced Protocol Engineer with deep expertise in the execution layer and protocol engineering, particularly with Reth and Ethereum ecosystem.

About Us
We're a venture-backed startup founded by technologists from MIT, Columbia, Google, Ethereum Foundation, Polygon, and more. The team is launching the first of its kind Layer 1 blockchain, which leverages the next deep-tech technologies.

The Ideal Candidate
Seasoned EVM engineer with deep knowledge of opcodes, gas mechanics, precompiles, and execution model. Hands-on experience with Ethereum clients (ideally Reth), Engine API, and state transition. Comfortable modifying low-level protocol code and designing custom execution logic. Focus on execution-layer innovation and performance; consensus engine experience a plus.

Required Qualifications
  • 3+ years of experience in Rust with focus on protocol-level engineering
  • Deep understanding of the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) including opcode behavior gas mechanics and precompiles
  • Experience working with or modifying an Ethereum execution client (e.g. Reth Geth)
  • Solid grasp of Ethereum's state transition function and Engine API.
Bonus Points For
  • Contributions to Reth or other Ethereum client codebases
  • Experience with custom EVM logic such as adding opcodes or modifying gas metering
  • Cryptographic background
  • Background in consensus protocols (e.g. HotStuff Tendermint).
You'll Thrive Here If
  • You're passionate about solving complex technical challenges
  • You can adapt quickly in a fast-paced startup environment
  • You're detail-oriented but can also see the big picture.