Protocol Engineer

OP Labs

Remote regions

Global

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

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About the Role:

  • Own features through the full lifecycle: architecture, implementation, docs, deployment, and monitoring.
  • Build rigorous conformance and adversarial tests to ensure implementation compatibility.
  • Execute safe protocol upgrades and resolve complex availability/performance issues.

What You Bring:

  • Professional record of shipping production software and maintainable Rust systems.
  • Deep knowledge of Ethereum (EVM, JSON-RPC, clients) and distributed systems.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and communicate complex design decisions effectively.

What We Offer:

  • Health coverage fully paid, with medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) with 4% match, wellness stipend, and learning budget.
  • Flexible time off, sabbatical, and token grants.

OP Labs

OP Labs builds Optimism, a blockchain network that powers next-generation financial infrastructure, used by hundreds of companies including Sony, Coinbase, and Uniswap. It is a small team backed by $178M from a16z and Paradigm, with a fast-paced, mission-driven culture centered in NYC.

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