Protocol 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 Protocol Engineer with a focus on distributed systems and scaling to join our team. 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 tradeoffs between latency, privacy, fault tolerance, and incentives.

What you'll do:

• Spearhead SUAVE and SUAPPS development, leveraging your Rust/Go expertise

• Forge high-performance, battle-tested code while optimizing Flashbots' protocols

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

• Craft clear, comprehensive technical documentation and diagrams

• Champion community engagement and strategic collaborations

What we look for:

• Proven mastery of distributed systems and blockchain, with a history of conquering Rust challenges

• Significant open-source contributions to Ethereum or mission-driven projects, with active community involvement

• Flexible, accountable, and focused on high-impact solutions. You have exceptional leadership, balancing IC execution with cross functional collaboration.

• Proactive problem-solver who drives continuous improvement

Nice to haves:

• Experience with Ethereum clients (e.g., Geth) or adjacent infrastructure (indexers, p2p overlays).

• Smart contract development proficiency

• Thought leadership in open-source projects or protocol specifications

• In-depth knowledge of Ethereum's scaling roadmap and crypto landscape

If you have significant OSS contributions within Ethereum, please skip the queue by contacting [email protected] directly with your application.

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.