Lead Protocol Engineer
Remote
Full Time
#Engineering
#Solidity
#TypeScript
#Smart Contracts
#Security
#Auditing
#Reliability
#Product
#Technical Architecture
Are you ready to build the future of blockchain interoperability? At Connext, we are crafting the most secure and decentralized protocol for cross-domain intents. Since 2018, our team of 20 has been dedicated to enabling seamless, low-cost, and low-latency interactions between blockchains. We are looking for a visionary leader to help us define the next generation of the Ethereum ecosystem.
Role at a glance
We are searching for a Lead Protocol Engineer to join our team on a full-time basis. This is a 100% remote position open to candidates anywhere in the world. We are looking for a seasoned professional who is ready to take ownership of our technical architecture and help us scale our impact.
Your impact
- Lead the development, maintenance, and deployment of our smart contracts while maintaining a relentless focus on security.
- Direct our security strategy by conducting threat modeling, internal audits, and managing our bug bounty programs.
- Own the strategic technical roadmap and prioritize architectural decisions to ensure our protocol remains at the forefront of the industry.
What you'll need
To be successful in this role, you should possess a strong background in engineering and a passion for decentralized technology. We require the following qualifications:
- At least 5 years of professional experience working with Solidity.
- Extensive proficiency in TypeScript.
- Proven experience deploying smart contracts within highly adversarial environments.
- A track record of building and maintaining secure software with high reliability standards.
- Practical experience with security and auditing processes.
- An investigative, growth-oriented mindset and a deep interest in blockchain interoperability.
Perks and compensation
We offer a dynamic environment where you can truly make your mark on the web3 space. Our benefits include:
- The freedom to work from anywhere in the world.
- A diverse, passionate, and global team of colleagues.
- Ownership opportunities in a fast-growing startup.
- Semi-annual off-sites to bring our distributed team together in person.



