Principal Smart Contract Engineer (Off-chain infra, protocol design & bridging)

Stackr is seeking a Principal Smart Contract Engineer to lead the design and implementation of off-chain infrastructure, protocols, and bridging solutions, specifically around rollups, bridging, proof verification and data availability solutions that are fundamental to the Stackr ecosystem. In this critical role, you will leverage your deep expertise in smart contracts, blockchain technologies, and distributed systems to architect high-performance solutions that enable seamless interoperability between diverse blockchain networks.

Requirements

Technical Skills

• 5+ years of experience in smart contract development and decentralized protocols with core expertise in off-chain infrastructure, specifically L1 <> L2 interaction
• Strong expertise in Solidity and Rust with understanding of lower level features
• Deep understanding of rollup technologies, both zk and optimistic including sequencing, execution, data availability and settlement.
• Experience in building and optimizing the entire rollup stack, including sequencers, provers, verifiers, and relayers.
• Strong knowledge of decentralized systems and on-chain/off-chain interactions including consensus mechanisms, slashing, etc
• Proven track record in developing bridging solutions, cross chain interoperability alongside enforcing protocol rules like consensus and slashing mechanisms
• Strong knowledge of zk-proof systems and their verification mechanisms on-chain.
• Experience with data availability solutions and integration with L1.

Non-Technical Skills

• High Energy, self-managed, pro-active
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage complex technical projects.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for cryptographic research.
• Strong communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• A proactive and innovative mindset, demonstrating a willingness to explore and implement new technologies and methodologies

Strong Plus

• Contributions to blockchain research or EIPs (Ethereum Improvement Proposals).
• Experience working with DeFi protocols and extending them

Benefits

• Innovative Environment: Join a company that's at the forefront of web3 technology, driving the future of blockchain with our cutting-edge Micro-Rollup framework.
• Impactful Role: Take ownership of building and shaping the tech from the ground up. Your work will have a direct impact on growing the Stackr brand and community, playing a pivotal role in the broader crypto ecosystem.
• Autonomous and Creative: We value autonomy and creativity, giving you the freedom to execute your vision. You'll have the opportunity to innovate and lead initiatives that resonate with our developer community and broader audience.
• Supportive and Collaborative Team: Work with a dedicated, user-obsessed team that values collaboration and open communication. We are passionate about our mission and are committed to supporting each other as we build something truly revolutionary.k with a dedicated, user-obsessed team that values collaboration and open communication. We are passionate about our mission and are committed to supporting each other as we build something truly revolutionary.