About us:

We’re a forward-thinking team of seasoned professionals committed to pioneering development of the next generation of Web3 infrastructure and tooling products.

With a strategic blend of expertise in cryptography, blockchain, fintech, telecommunications and cybersecurity - we are committed to driving the innovation and setting new standards in the vibrant Web3 space.

We’re a globally distributed team of 60+ dedicated members coming from diverse cultures and backgrounds, united by a shared purpose and mission of shaping the world as a slightly more autonomous, gentler place.

What we do:

We’re the team behind Stakeway infrastructure and deep expertise - secures $1B of digital assets, helping unlock non-custodial staking opportunities to institutional players.

Join us on our mission!

We’re seeking a passionate Research Engineer to join our Incubator team and help drive bleeding edge blockchain innovation. As a Research Engineer, you will play a pivotal role of an R&D generalist, taking ownership of various research, development, and deployment initiatives.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Deep understanding blockchain technology, covering areas like (but not limited to): consensus mechanisms, Ethereum execution layer client improvements, etc.
• Design, develop, and deploy experimental proof of concept architecture for applications and solutions, with a particular focus on scaling technologies and complex integrations
• Execute end-to-end smart contract and infrastructure-related functionality deployments, including configuration of CI/CD pipelines and management of Docker components
• Read, interact with, and efficiently streamline open source code interactions
• Stay on top of innovation trends and produce feasible technical roadmaps in close cross-sectoral collaboration with engineering and product departments

Requirements and needed skills:

• Mandatory deep understanding of cryptography, consensus algorithms, blockchain infrastructure, smart contracts.
• Demonstrated expertise and interest in zero-knowledge and/or scaling technologies like Polygon, Optimism, Arbitrum, etc.
• Extensive experience and proficiency with Golang, Python, and Django
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, Helm, and automated testing frameworks
• Ability to efficiently analyze and interpret complex code
• Strongly resonating engineering curiosity and passion for experimentation
• Proven ability to concurrently manage multiple projects and diligently produce deliverables
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to transfer knowledge in a seamless and engaging manner

Nice to have:

• Active involvement and contributions to open-source developer communities
• Experience developing and optimizing fundamental blockchain infrastructure
• Experience with and/or interest in DevSecOps
• Experience working in fast-paced, remote-first startup environments
• Demonstrated passion for research and education

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure
• High degree of autonomy and opportunity for long-term career growth.
• Close collaboration with the teams working on fundamental research and cutting-edge innovation products in Ethereum scaling and broader blockchain technology
• Fully remote and flexible working hours