Senior/ Lead Blockchain Protocol Engineer

World's fastest growing global cryptocurrency platform serving more than 80 million customers, focused on accelerating cryptocurrency adoption.
Hong Kong
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Blockchain · Finance

Description For Senior/ Lead Blockchain Protocol Engineer

Crypto.com, a leading cryptocurrency platform serving over 80 million customers worldwide, is seeking a Senior/Lead Blockchain Protocol Engineer to join their innovative team. This role sits at the intersection of blockchain technology and scalable backend systems, offering an opportunity to work on cutting-edge cryptocurrency infrastructure.

The position involves designing and developing software for various venture projects adjacent to core businesses, requiring expertise in both blockchain protocols and backend systems. You'll be working with a dynamic team focused on building scalable applications, from frontend UI to backend infrastructure, with a particular emphasis on blockchain protocol development.

As a Senior/Lead Engineer, you'll be responsible for making architectural decisions, conducting design reviews, and implementing solutions to complex blockchain protocol challenges. The role requires strong expertise in Go or Rust, along with a solid understanding of cryptographic primitives and distributed systems. You'll collaborate closely with DevOps and ecosystem engineers to enhance the technical stack and drive long-term engineering initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of engineering experience, demonstrating strong backend development capabilities and a proven track record of solving complex technical challenges. Knowledge of blockchain systems and consensus algorithms is essential, while experience with Cosmos SDK or Ethereum core development is advantageous.

Crypto.com offers an empowering work environment with competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and unique benefits including a Crypto.com visa card upon joining. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the company's mission of putting "Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet™" while working with some of the best talents in the industry.

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Responsibilities For Senior/ Lead Blockchain Protocol Engineer

  • Development activities including architectural decisions, designs, code review, and implementation
  • Identify and solve complex problems in the blockchain protocol
  • Work with operations and infrastructure to build high scale backend services
  • Manage documentation of all code and functionalities
  • Collaborate with DevOps and ecosystem engineers to improve tech stack

Requirements For Senior/ Lead Blockchain Protocol Engineer

Go
Rust
  • 5+ years of engineering experience with strong backend development
  • Experience with Go or Rust
  • Hands-on experience with basic cryptographic primitives
  • Knowledge of distributed systems and consensus algorithms
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Self-starter mentality with ability to work with minimal guidance
  • Experience with blockchain system internals (preferred)

Benefits For Senior/ Lead Blockchain Protocol Engineer

Visa Sponsorship
  • Competitive salary
  • Attractive annual leave including birthday and work anniversary
  • Flexible work hours
  • Hybrid work setup
  • Internal mobility program
  • Crypto.com visa card upon joining
  • Professional development opportunities

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