Distributed Systems Engineer

About us

Flashbots started in 2020 as a research and development organization formed to mitigate the negative externalities and existential risks posed by Maximal Extractable Value (MEV). Since then, we have had an immense impact on the world of crypto through mev-geth, Flashbots Protect, MEV-Boost, MEV-Share, our open research and soon-to-be SUAVE.

Our mission is clear: illuminate, democratize and distribute.

We seek to ensure that the value created on decentralized, public blockchains is transparent and distributed. We do this by conducting cutting-edge research, building mission-critical products, and coordinating a diverse community with competing interests.

Our vibe is irreverent, anarchic, excellent, autonomous. We’re explorers, hackers, builders, thinkers. We are relaxed, composed, and at ease in the world, but beneath our suave exterior, we do not have the time or inclination to be anything but the best.

About the role:

Flashbots is searching for a Distributed Systems Engineer to lead the design and implementation of our distributed block-building system. This role is ideal for a proactive problem solver with a penchant for deep technical challenges, strong communication skills, and a builder mentality.

You'll be helping contribute to a cutting-edge distributed system, navigating nuanced trade-offs between latency, privacy, fault tolerance, and incentives.

What you’ll do:

• Contribute to the development of distributed Block Builder, SUAVE, and SUAPPS, leveraging your Rust/Go expertise

• Architect and optimize high-performance, fault-tolerant distributed systems

• Forge robust networking layers and P2P protocols for peak reliability

• Innovate with top mechanism designers at the intersection of incentives and distributed systems

• Craft comprehensive technical documentation and diagrams for internal and public use

• Champion community engagement and foster strategic crypto partnerships

What we look for:

• Proven mastery of production-grade distributed systems, with 4-10 years conquering Rust or Go challenges. Able to architect scalable, high-throughput systems, while balancing availability, consistency, and latency

• Fault-tolerance expert, you’re deeply versed in Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT) and resilient system models with extensive experience validating consensus and distributed system protocols

• Significant open-source contributions and active participation in technical discourse

• T-shaped problem-solver who proactively anticipates challenges, driving high-impact solutions across domains with flexibility and accountability

Nice to haves:

• Experience with Ethereum node clients or adjacent infrastructure (indexers, p2p overlays)

• Smart contract development proficiency (Solidity or equivalent)

• Expertise in modeling distributed systems using formal methods like TLA+

• Deep knowledge of permissionless systems and their unique challenges

• Thought leadership in blockchain projects, particularly within the Ethereum ecosystem

Fast-track your application: Reach out to [email protected] with links to your impactful public contributions.

Details that matter

• Significantly above market rate equity compensation package

• Unlimited PTO with a high level of freedom and autonomy for your work

• Attractive health coverage package for US employees

• $3000 Yearly budget for your individual learning and development goals

• Work alongside the brightest minds in the crypto space

• Help save the world by ensuring crypto remains decentralized, permissionless and censorship-resistant

• Remote working - work from anywhere in the world

• Paid travel - 2 x team on-site in different parts of the world per year plus periodic travel to events

At Flashbots, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.