Senior Protocol Engineer – Crypto Infrastructure – Remote (EST or Lisbon timezone)

Job Title

Senior Protocol Engineer – Crypto Infrastructure – Remote (EST or Lisbon)

Job Location:

Remote (Must overlap with EST or Lisbon time zones)

In-Office, Hybrid Or Remote

Fully Remote

Working Hours

Full-time, flexible hours with strong overlap to EST or Lisbon time zones

Languages

English proficiency required

What The Client Offers

• Base salary up to $150,000 USD depending on experience
• Equity options available
• Mission-driven, high-impact work in Web3 for social good
• Fast-paced, collaborative startup environment
• Opportunity to help define core protocol architecture from the ground up
  
  

About The Client

Our client is building the first crypto-native infrastructure designed specifically for charitable giving. With a lean and mission-aligned team, they are focused on unlocking new, scalable ways for the blockchain ecosystem to support real-world causes. They operate at the intersection of cutting-edge protocol design and social impact.

Role Overview

We’re hiring a Senior Protocol Engineer to lead core architecture and full-stack development efforts for a fast-moving Web3 startup. This is a unique opportunity for someone who’s passionate about purpose-driven work and has deep technical experience in protocol and full-stack development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of decentralized protocol components
• Build and maintain scalable backend systems
• Contribute across the stack in Rust and TypeScript
• Collaborate on infrastructure management using AWS or GCP
• Drive Solana or EVM-based smart contract development
• Work closely with product, design, and leadership to ship quickly and precisely
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• 6+ years full-stack development experience
• 2+ years protocol engineering experience
• Strong command of Rust and TypeScript
• Experience with Solana or EVM development
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS or GCP)
• Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments
  
  

Preferred

• Startup or entrepreneurial experience
• Background in cryptography, ZK tech, or on-chain payment flows
• Passion for mission-driven or nonprofit-related work