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

Inner Circle Agency


Date: 12 hours ago
City: Montreal, QC
Contract type: Full time
Remote
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

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