Research Engineer (Incubator)

Gateway.Fm

Date listed

3 weeks ago

Employment Type

Full time

Remote

Yes

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

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