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Protocol Engineer (Rust/Solidity)

builders-protocolProtocol EngineeringDay‑rate or FTE$1,400–2,600/day or FTERemote

Ship protocol features with security hygiene; spec → impl → test vectors.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement protocol features per RFC/spec
  • Build reference implementations with comprehensive test vectors
  • Collaborate with security team on threat modeling
  • Document protocol changes and coordinate upgrades

What we're looking for

  • 4–7+ years in blockchain/distributed systems
  • Rust or Solidity production experience
  • Protocol design and consensus understanding
  • Security mindset and formal verification familiarity

Where this role fits

This role sits in the Builders — Protocol (Web3) TalentZone and commonly supports packs like Cost & Quality Sprint and Guardrail & Reg Audit. Work is routed under QA; this is a managed bench, not a marketplace.