Blockchain Engineer

Company Overview
Quantinium is at the forefront of blockchain innovation, transforming how institutional blockchain infrastructure operates with unmatched speed, security, and dependability. Our proprietary post-quantum encrypted blockchain is designed to power decentralized Wi-Fi, 5G, LTE, IoT, and Fixed Wireless networks. We’ve engineered a custom ledger to facilitate decentralized high-availability applications and networks, adaptable for digital asset representation. Quantinium’s unified approach to asset management is setting new standards for the future. As we continue to grow, we seek a talented Blockchain Engineer to join our dynamic and innovative team.

Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and passionate Blockchain Engineer to design, implement, and maintain blockchain solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of blockchain protocols, cryptography, and smart contracts. You will work closely with our development team to build and enhance our blockchain infrastructure, ensuring security, scalability, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop blockchain protocols and smart contracts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Maintain and enhance existing blockchain applications and infrastructure.
• Ensure the security and scalability of the blockchain platform.
• Conduct research and stay updated on the latest blockchain technologies and trends.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to blockchain technology and applications.
• Develop and refine recovery protocols for core node software.
• Enhance network security and resilience by identifying potential vulnerabilities.
• Build and maintain distributed systems designed for exceptional reliability.
  
  

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Blockchain Engineer or similar role.
• Strong understanding of blockchain protocols and cryptographic principles.
• Experience with smart contract development and deployment on platforms such as Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, or Polkadot.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Solidity, Rust, Go, or Python.
• Familiarity with web3.js, ethers.js, or similar blockchain libraries.
• Knowledge of decentralized finance (DeFi) and decentralized applications (dApps).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, remote environment.
• 7+ years of general software development experience.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
  
  

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with layer 2 solutions, sidechains, and cross-chain communication.
• Understanding of consensus algorithms and distributed systems.
• Contributions to open-source blockchain projects.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience building and managing protocols with significant TVL.
• Prior experience in blockchain engineering at a Layer-1, Layer-2, or Infrastructure project.
• Experience in researching and developing protocol upgrades.
• Knowledge of blockchain governance systems and GitHub actions.
• Experience with blockchain and/or Ethereum smart contracts and unit testing.