Protocol Engineer
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Fun builds the infrastructure that powers consumer-facing fintech applications, handling onboarding, account access, and money movement so users can interact with blockchain-based systems as seamlessly as they do with traditional finance. As a Protocol Engineer, you join the core blockchain team to design and implement secure, efficient smart contract systems and blockchain integrations that power millions of transactions across multiple chains.
What you'll do
- Design, develop, and deploy secure smart contracts and protocol implementations across multiple blockchain platforms
- Collaborate with backend and product teams to architect blockchain solutions that meet business requirements
- Write highly efficient, well-tested code and participate in security audits to ensure protocol safety
- Research and evaluate new blockchain technologies, protocols, and DeFi primitives for integration opportunities
- Contribute to incident response and debugging of on-chain issues to ensure protocol reliability
What you bring
- Strong experience building and deploying production smart contracts on major blockchain platforms
- A deep understanding of blockchain architecture, consensus mechanisms, and cryptographic principles
- Hands-on experience with smart contract development languages such as Solidity, Rust, or Move
- A solid grasp of DeFi protocols, token standards, and cross-chain communication patterns
- A strong security mindset with knowledge of common smart contract vulnerabilities and best practices
- The ability to communicate clearly and explain complex blockchain concepts to cross-functional teams
Nice to have
- Production experience with multiple blockchain ecosystems such as Ethereum, Solana, or L2s
- Previous work at a crypto startup or Web3 infrastructure company
- Experience with cross-chain bridges, oracles, or interoperability protocols
- A background with high-volume DeFi protocols or DEX infrastructure
- Contributions to blockchain open source projects or protocol research
- Experience with formal verification or advanced smart contract testing frameworks
About Fun
Fun builds infrastructure that powers consumer-facing fintech applications, simplifying blockchain onboarding and transactions so users can interact with decentralized systems as easily as traditional finance. The company operates at the intersection of financial infrastructure, complex engineering, and product experience.
Context for this role
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