Description:

Join Ephemera as a Staff Blockchain Protocol Engineer and play a critical role in designing, building, and scaling the XMTP network.
You will be responsible for writing and deploying smart contracts that govern the economics of the XMTP protocol.
Collaborate with the team to design novel incentive models to reward offchain node operators and collect messaging fees.

Requirements:

You must have a minimum of 7+ years of professional experience as a software engineer at a staff level.
Extensive experience in designing, building, and maintaining cryptoeconomic systems is required.
You should have experience architecting and designing complex protocols onchain.
Experience working with auditors to identify vulnerabilities is necessary.
Proficiency in writing well-tested Solidity code is essential.
Nice-to-haves include experience simulating economic systems using deterministic and/or stochastic modeling techniques, working in open source and communicating with the public, and experience as an auditor.

The position offers a competitive compensation package that includes both base salary and equity.
The salary range is between $235k-$275k base, depending on experience and location.
Enjoy a remote-first environment with semi-yearly gatherings to connect in real life.
Fully paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance is provided for employees in the US.
Parental Leave is available.
IT equipment and work-from-home setup will be provided.
A monthly Wellness and Lifestyle stipend is included.
A personal assistant will be available to support you.
The position offers unlimited time off.