Protocol Engineer, Proofs

Company

OP Labs PBC, formerly known as Optimism PBC, is bringing Web2 usability to Web3 apps. Built by Ethereum developers, for Ethereum developers, OP Labs is the only secure decentralized blockchain infrastructure specifically intended to optimize and scale Ethereum. OP Labs develops open-source codebase software and operates optimistic L2 rollups to ensure Ethereum maintains the three central properties of blockchain: decentralization, security, and scalability.

OP Labs can be seen as an extension of Ethereum, from its philosophy down to its tech stack. They promote the growth and sustainability of public goods, through Retroactive Public Goods Funding, never to be captured by private commercial interests. They aim to make transacting on Ethereum affordable and accessible to everyone.

Role and Responsibilities

We’re looking for an experienced Protocol Engineer to join the Proofs Team. We’re developing the infrastructure that enables the secure and permissionless withdrawal of funds from OP Stack chains and the Superchain. As a Protocol Engineer at OP Labs, you’ll help contribute to the evolution of our proof system, evolving it to ZK proofs with fast withdrawals.

What are the role responsibilities?

• Evolve our proof system to meet stage 2 requirements using ZK validity proofs and a multi-proof system

• Develop important Rust-based OP Stack infrastructure, and some Go-based infrastructure and tools

• Help keep the Superchain secure by improving our monitoring and automated response systems

What skills do you bring?

• Proven experience developing in Rust, Go, Java, or another similar language

• Blockchain development experience and strong understanding of cryptographic principles

• Experience in systems programming or blockchain protocol engineering

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document technical details clearly and collaborate effectively with team members

• Solidity development experience is a nice-to-have

• Experience with Zero Knowledge Proofs or ZK VMs is a nice-to-have

What will you like about us?

• We take care of our employees. Competitive compensation, fully paid medical, dental, and vision, and a 4% 401K match.

• We take pride in the accomplishments of our teammates and support each other in doing the best work of our careers.

• Our team is a diverse group of people from varied backgrounds. We cherish our eclecticism and consider it a great strength.

• We’re fully remote, deeply engaged, highly skilled, and like to have fun.

• We think long-term. Our founders have been scaling Ethereum since 2015.

• Learn more about our interviewing here!