About us:
We’re a forward-thinking team of seasoned professionals committed to pioneering the 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’re commited 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 Presto, a robust platform for seamless deployment and management of zkEVM and optimistic rollups, abstracting away complexity for sustainable mainstream blockchain adoption. In addition, our reliable Stakeway infrastructure and deep expertise - secures $1B of digital assets, helping unlock non-custodial staking opportunities for 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, optimized transaction processing, 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
