Director of Blockchain Engineering

Director of Blockchain Engineering

About the Company

Join a well-funded and innovative blockchain technology company at the forefront of the Information Technology and Services industry.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Director of Blockchain Engineering to lead the development of our cutting-edge, privacy-preserving Layer 2 infrastructure. In this vital role, you will oversee the complete technical stack, from protocol design to production rollout, collaborating closely with cryptography and product teams to deliver a high-performance zkEVM-based ledger.

Your key responsibilities will include :

• Leading the engineering efforts for a Layer 2 rollup.
• Building and scaling a performant zkEVM with robust privacy guarantees.
• Optimizing zk circuits and prover performance.
• Recruiting, mentoring, and managing a dynamic, multi-domain engineering team.
• Driving key decisions on sequencer design, data availability layers, rollup tooling, and bridging.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering blockchain, Layer 2, or zkEVM products from inception to scale. You should have a minimum of 15 years of engineering experience, including at least 4 years in leadership roles within blockchain or Layer 2 infrastructure teams. Hands-on experience with ZK systems and a comprehensive understanding of Ethereum, rollups, and zkEVM mechanics are essential.

Preferred qualifications include :

Hiring Manager Title

CTO

Travel Percent

Less than 10%

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