Research Engineer - Washington, United States - Calyptus

Description

This role is with a Calyptus partner.

Our partners work in the blockchain space so please only apply if this is an area of interest.

Responsibilities

• Refine, simulate, and define the parameters of our Network mechanism that enables hack prevention on any integrated L2.
• Lead the decision-making on the tech stack that we will use to implement the mechanism (e.g., app-rollup vs app-chain, Cairo vs Solidity, etc.). Choose the appropriate off-the-shelf technologies that are required for the mechanism.
• Lead the implementation, maintenance, and security (e.g., audit coordination) of our protocol.
• Collaborate with other team members to integrate our Network with existing infrastructure.
• Stay up to date on the latest developments in security and blockchain development (e.g., Foundry, etc.)
• Create and maintain technical documentation for internal and external use.

About you

• Experience researching and designing complex onchain mechanisms and onchain protocols.
• Light mathematical background that can support the simulation and definition of the mechanism's parameters.
• Experience with protocol engineering and development tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think analytically.
• You are deeply involved in the crypto space.

Nice to have

• Prior experience in a fast-paced startup.
• Experience in implementing complex smart contracts with high TVL.
• Experience in leading the Security of a protocol, including the management of audits and other OpSec activities.

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