Senior Protocol Engineer
Description For Senior Protocol Engineer
Magic Eden, the leading Bitcoin dApp and NFT marketplace, is revolutionizing the Web3 space by making it more accessible and intuitive. Backed by prestigious investors like Sequoia and Paradigm, we're at the forefront of digital ownership innovation. We're looking for a Senior Protocol Engineer to join our mission of transforming the blockchain ecosystem.
The role demands a seasoned professional with 6+ years of experience, including significant expertise in blockchain technologies. You'll be instrumental in developing smart contracts, implementing chain solutions, and building high-performance blockchain systems. Your work will directly impact our platform's core infrastructure, working with both EVM and SVM technologies.
The ideal candidate combines technical excellence with a collaborative spirit. You'll need deep knowledge of Solidity, Rust, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks, plus experience with various blockchain development tools. We value contributors to the open-source community who can demonstrate thought leadership and technical expertise through their work and contributions.
What sets this opportunity apart is the chance to work on cutting-edge blockchain technology while helping shape the future of digital ownership. You'll be part of a global team that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. We offer competitive compensation, including equity, flexible PTO, and various allowances to support your work-life balance.
Join us in building the next generation of blockchain infrastructure and help make digital ownership truly universal. Your expertise will be crucial in developing secure, efficient, and scalable solutions that power the future of Web3.
Responsibilities For Senior Protocol Engineer
- Research, design, and implement EVM/SVM L1 or L2 chains
- Contribute to Solidity or Rust development for Magic Eden's Smart contract protocols
- Develop blockchain indexing systems focusing on high performance and throughput
- Collaborate with founders, designers, engineers, and security auditors to ensure high-quality systems are delivered timely
Requirements For Senior Protocol Engineer
- 6+ years of experience, with at least 2 years in Ethereum, EVM-based or Solana-based blockchains
- Proficiency in smart contract development with Solidity, Rust, Foundry, Web3.js/Ethers.js, and JavaScript/TypeScript
- Experience with Ethereum or Solana Development Suites
- Expertise in writing secure, efficient, and gas-optimized smart contracts
- Strong background in building blockchains
- Self-motivated, fast learner with a 'get things done' mentality
- Humble, open to challenges, and eager to embrace better ideas
- Maintain an active GitHub presence
- Contribute to open-source blockchain projects
- Share knowledge through technical content
Benefits For Senior Protocol Engineer
- Fast-paced and collaborative environment
- Competitive compensation and equity options
- Flexible PTO
- Wellness and work-from-home allowance
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