Protocol Engineer

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Strong smart contract development experience in Solidity or equivalent languages, with a focus on correctness, modularity, and gas efficiency.

Have built protocol-level infrastructure: bridges, interoperability layers, state sync systems, light clients, or equivalent.

Write clear, well-tested, and secure code and have strong opinions on security models and upgradeability patterns.

Familiar with distributed systems fundamentals and have good intuition around adversarial conditions in blockchain environments.

Experience working with workflow engines.

Previous experience with blockchain technologies, smart contracts, and decentralized finance is a strong plus.

The base salary for this position ranges from $120,000/year up to $250,000/year. Salary is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. LayerZero is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LayerZero Labs is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. LayerZero Labs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.