Senior Protocol Engineer (Rust) - Realm

Senior Protocol Engineer (Rust)

Salary

$150-$300k USD

Location

Remote - Europe or UK

Type

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SENIOR PROTOCOL ENGINEER (RUST) | $150–$300K USD | REMOTE – UK OR EUROPE

Join a cutting-edge blockchain scalability team as a Senior Protocol Engineer. This full-time remote role focuses on building high-performance modular execution layers and durable blockchain node software. You’ll work at the intersection of distributed systems, virtual machines, and blockchain R&D, helping shape the future of scalable decentralized infrastructure.

📍 LOCATION:

Remote – UK or Europe

💡 ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Senior Protocol Engineer, you will develop advanced blockchain full node software and contribute to the creation of the world’s fastest modular execution layer. You’ll collaborate with a globally distributed team, leveraging systems programming expertise to design reliable, scalable, and secure blockchain infrastructure.

💼 WHAT YOU’LL DO:

  • Design and implement blockchain full node software in Rust and other systems languages
  • Develop and optimize virtual machines for modular execution layers
  • Build and improve P2P distributed systems for blockchain scalability
  • Collaborate with a global team to advance blockchain research and development

💻 TECH STACK:

  • Rust
  • C++
  • Go
  • Virtual machines
  • P2P distributed systems

🔎 WHO YOU ARE:

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience
  • Proficient in Rust, C++, or Go with strong systems programming expertise
  • Experienced in virtual machines or blockchain node development
  • Skilled in designing and implementing P2P distributed systems
  • Native-level proficiency in English with excellent communication skills
  • Comfortable working remotely in globally distributed teams
  • Bonus: Experience in high-security financial systems, Solidity development, or open source contributions

🚀 WHY JOIN:

  • Build the world’s fastest modular execution layer at the forefront of blockchain scalability
  • Collaborate with experts in distributed systems and virtual machines
  • Contribute to groundbreaking R&D shaping the future of decentralized infrastructure

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