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Protocol Researcher @ Nethermind
- L2 designs
- Prover coordination and sequencer design, decentralization, incentivization.
- Levels of finality.
- L2 governance, PoS vs PoG.
- Auctioning the right to build a block.
- Various flavors of staking: vanilla staking, restaking, liquid staking, and systemic risks they come with.
- Consensus algorithms
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of the known consensus protocols? When a given protocol work well, and when does it not?
- How do we incentivize participants in the consensus algorithms?
- How finality in consensus algorithms is achieved?
- A strong understanding of distributed protocol design. Particularly, a demonstrable ability to identify the trade-offs faced by protocols when deployed on blockchains.
- Ability to identify mechanism design problems and propose solutions.
- Familiarity with Ethereum: how it works and why?
- Familiarity with various designs of L2s.
- Ability to express thoughts precisely.
- Knowledge about cryptography, or
- Knowledge about game theory.
- Published work in relevant fields, blog posts and forum posts also count.
- Fiat-Shamir Security of FRI and Related SNARKs
- Systematization of Knowledge for Decentralized Identities and Verifiable Credentials
- Attributable Consensus Solution for DV clusters
- Threshold Signature Schemes
- A DEX design with user privacy
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- Product Metrics and Reporting: Track, analyse, and report on key performance metrics, including channel performance, user activation and retention, TVL, trading volume, and other KPIs.
- Market Research: Conduct in-depth market analysis to identify emerging trends within the Bitcoin and DeFi ecosystem.
- Identify DeFi Opportunities: Regularly prepare and update reports about investment opportunities on BOB for our institutional partners.
- Data Infrastructure: Together with the engineering team, design and build foundational data systems, including ETLs, dashboards, and analytics that drive data-driven decision-making and support scalable business growth.
- Proven ability to lead complex analytical projects from concept to completion, especially in web3 environments.
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python through your experience as business or data analyst or other quant-related position.
- Deep understanding of DeFi, including protocols, block explorers, and data sources.
- Eagerness to improve products through fast experimentation, A/B testing, and a data-driven approach.
- Enjoy working in a results-driven and fast-paced startup environment.
- Research-oriented team
- Solve novel problems
- Stock options
- Remote working
- 30-day vacation
- Allowance for a co-working space
- Yearly retreat
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Senior Cryptography Engineer @ BOB
- Architect and build the BOB Bitcoin bridge leveraging BitVM in close collaboration with the core team.
- Architect and build the BOB Bitcoin security infrastructure with Babylon in close collaboration with the core team.
- Engage in research discussions with the core team on the BOB core protocols.
- Share knowledge with other team members on cryptography and Bitcoin best practices.
- Three years or more of hands-on Rust development experience.
- One year of experience of deploying protocols into production that leverage advanced cryptographic techniques (SNARKs, STARKS, MPC, …) with measurable TVL.
- Strong interest in Bitcoin, including Bitcoin script, BitVM, and Taproot.
- Excellent communication skills in a remote setting.
- Background in consensus protocols
- Experience with Solidity
- Contributions to open-source projects
- Research-oriented team
- Solve novel problems
- Stock options
- Remote working
- 30-day vacation
- Allowance for a co-working space
- Yearly retreat
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Protocol Lead @ Twine
- Design & Architect Protocols Lead and shape Twine’s core protocol with an emphasis on ZK and distributed technologies. Ensure that modularity, scalability, and security remain cornerstones of our architecture.
- ZK & L2 Leadership Research, prototype, and pioneer the integration of advanced zero-knowledge techniques (e.g., GKR, PCD and others) and next-gen rollup architectures into Twine’s multi-chain platform.
- Hands-On Rust Development Develop high-performance Rust code for cryptographic proof generation, verification, and protocol logic—emphasizing concurrency, memory safety, and optimized cryptographic operations.
- Distributed Protocols & Cryptography Spearhead the development and refinement of distributed protocols, ensuring fault-tolerant design that can scale across multiple chains and adversarial conditions.
- Mentorship & Collaboration Drive technical excellence by mentoring engineers and cryptographers, conducting thorough code reviews, and standardizing best practices for testing and security.
- Security & Audits Define security best practices, coordinate formal audits, and manage vulnerability assessments for core protocol components.
- Expert Rust Skills Demonstrable command of Rust for systems programming, particularly in performance-critical cryptographic routines and distributed systems.
- ZK Cryptography Experience Hands-on experience with zero-knowledge protocols and familiarity with foundational and advanced concepts.
- Distributed Protocols Knowledge Proven experience designing and deploying distributed protocols, consensus mechanisms, or P2P networks in production environments.
- Systems & Architecture Strong background in architecting resilient, scalable systems and writing high-quality code for mission-critical applications.
- Leadership & Communication Adept at leading technical discussions, explaining cryptographic and distributed systems concepts to diverse audiences, and collaborating across a global team.
- Security Mindset Deep understanding of secure coding practices, formal verification methodologies, and protocol design principles.
- Adaptability & Autonomy Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, taking initiative, and delivering impactful results.
- High-Impact Role Help define the future of cross-chain L2 solutions, combining groundbreaking cryptographic research and real-world use cases.
- Cutting-Edge Tech Work at the forefront of ZK innovation and shape the multi-chain infrastructure that powers tomorrow’s decentralized applications.
- Remote-First Culture Join a distributed team with the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world.
- Tier 1 Backing Benefit from access to top-tier investors, advisors, and prominent Web3 figures who support our mission and growth.
- Collaborative Environment Engage in a mission-driven team that values curiosity, creativity, and teamwork—where your contributions directly drive innovation.
Nethermind is hiring a Protocol Researcher 
What are we all about?
We are a team of builders and researchers on a mission to empower enterprises and developers worldwide to access and build on decentralized systems.
Our expertise covers several domains: Ethereum and Starknet protocol engineering, layer-2, AI, cryptography research, protocol research, decentralized finance (DeFi), security auditing, formal verification, real-time monitoring, smart contract development, and dapps and enterprise engineering.
Working to solve some of the most challenging problems in the blockchain space, we frequently collaborate with renowned companies, such as Ethereum Foundation, Starknet Foundation, Gnosis Chain, Flashbots, Forta Protocol, Lido, EigenLayer, Open Zeppelin, RISCZero, Aleph Zero, and many more.
Today, we are a 350+ strong team working remotely across 66+ countries.
Are you the one?
An ideal candidate is a researcher who actively participates in debates about L1 and L2 designs, systemic risks, and consensus algorithms by writing academic papers, blog-posts, or fora entries.
Candidates should be able to work in a distributed research team, express their research ideas clearly, and know how to argue their findings formally. We appreciate candidates who are not afraid of voicing their opinions and motivate them or ask for explanations of concepts they are not familiar with.
Responsibilities:
As a protocol researcher, you will participate in research on, for example:
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This is a fully remote role, with flexibility to work on a diverse range of projects, and opportunities to attend leading global conferences in the field. Some of Nethermind Research’s past work includes:
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BOB is hiring a Data Analyst
We are BOB, a hybrid L2 to build and launch Bitcoin applications. Our mission is accelerating the world’s transition to a fair and transparent financial system through Bitcoin as a credibly neutral, global settlement asset. We believe in a world with access to finance for everyone, everywhere, in a secure and usable manner.
The role
As a Data Analyst for BOB, you will be leading the quantitative insights to grow and direct decisions at BOB. You are the main person responsible for analysing various on- and off-chain data sources to create and track KPIs and identify trends with a deep product understanding. You will work closely with the product, business, and marketing teams to formulate hypothesis and deliver actionable recommendations focussing on DeFi on BOB.
What you will do
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BOB is hiring a Senior Cryptography Engineer
We are building BOB, a hybrid L2 that combines the best of Bitcoin and Ethereum. We seek an experienced Senior Cryptography Engineer to support the design, implementation, and launch of a novel BitVM bridge with Bitcoin security.
The role
You enjoy proactively identifying and resolving engineering problems by applying your knowledge on cryptographic techniques. You will lead the implementation and improvements around the cryptographic building blocks (SNARKs, Winternitz signatures, …) of the BitVM bridge. Working closely with the core team, you’ll contribute to research problems and be a trusted point of contact for improving BOB.
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Twine is hiring a Protocol Lead
Who We Are
Twine is building a next-generation multi-chain ZK Layer 2 (L2) platform focused on advanced cross-chain interoperability. Our team comprises globally distributed cryptographers, engineers, and blockchain enthusiasts driven by the mission to unlock trust-minimized transactions across different Layer 1 (L1) networks. We’ve secured backing from top VCs and prominent figures in the Web3 space, including Founders of Solana, Celestia, LayerZero, Sei, Nebra, Espresso, Gitcoin and prominent VCs (1kx, Robot Ventures) ensuring a strong foundation and network for our ambitious roadmap.
What We’re Doing
Our goal is to enable secure, scalable, and synchronous cross-chain transactions by leveraging ZK proof systems, sophisticated proof aggregation techniques, and distributed protocols. Twine aggregates security from multiple L1s without relying on traditional bridging or wrapped assets—offering developers a unified platform for building decentralized applications that interact across multiple blockchains seamlessly. We integrate cutting-edge proving systems like GKR along with top performing general purpose ZK VMs (SP1 ZKVM from Succinct, Risc0) and other modern cryptographic frameworks to scale and secure multi-chain interactions.
What You’ll Do
⠀ What We’re Looking For
⠀ Why Twine
⠀ If this resonates with you and you’re excited about shaping the future of ZK-powered, trust-minimized cross-chain solutions, we want to hear from you.
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