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
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
Required:
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
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
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
- 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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