Senior Blockchain Engineer - Rust (5-10 yrs)

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead the design, development, and deployment of custom blockchain nodes using Substrate.

- Develop and engineer blockchain protocols, consensus algorithms, peer-to-peer networking, and data storage layers.

- Write high-quality, maintainable, and efficient code in Rust to ensure secure and performant blockchain systems.

- Architect, design, and implement decentralized infrastructure with a focus on scalability, security, and high availability.

- Build and optimize custom blockchain frameworks and ensure seamless integration with decentralized applications (dApps).

- Implement custom consensus mechanisms, governance models, and token standards tailored to specific project requirements.

- Develop, test, and deploy smart contracts and decentralized applications in a secure manner.

- Collaborate with cryptographers, security experts, and other engineers to maintain the highest levels of security and reliability.

- Perform rigorous testing, debugging, and refactoring of code to ensure protocol resilience and functionality.

- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers and blockchain engineers.

Skills and Experience :

- 5+ years of professional experience in Rust programming.

- 3+ years of hands-on experience with Substrate and blockchain protocol development.

- Strong knowledge of protocol engineering: design, development, and optimization of blockchain protocols.

- Proven experience creating and maintaining custom blockchain nodes.

- Deep understanding of blockchain architecture, cryptographic principles, peer-to-peer networking, and distributed ledger technology.

- Experience designing custom consensus mechanisms, such as Proof of Stake (PoS), Proof of Authority (PoA), or others.

- Experience with smart contract development, including familiarity with Solidity, WebAssembly (Wasm), or equivalent technologies.

- Strong understanding of decentralized networks, node architecture, and blockchain infrastructure.

- Familiarity with blockchain security vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and best practices for secure protocol design.

- Excellent problem-solving skills and experience working on high-performance, scalable systems.

- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Personal Requirements :

- Experience with governance models, decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), and multi-chain interoperability.

- Contributions to open-source blockchain projects or active involvement in blockchain communities.

- Experience with cloud infrastructure, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and DevOps best practices.

- Familiarity with WebAssembly (Wasm) and its role in blockchain environments