Staff Protocol Engineer

Staff Protocol Engineer at Ava Labs – Shape the Future of Web3 with Avalanche

Location: New York, NY or Remote (USA)

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $190,400 to $238,000 (based on experience and geographic location)

About Ava Labs:

Ava Labs is on a mission to redefine the way the world builds and interacts with blockchain technologies. As the driving force behind Avalanche, a high-performance blockchain platform, Ava Labs is enabling the creation of decentralized applications (dApps) with unprecedented speed, security, and scalability. We are pioneering solutions in the Web3 ecosystem, empowering people to digitize and exchange assets seamlessly across the globe.

Founded by Cornell computer scientists and Web3 leaders, Ava Labs is transforming blockchain technology with cutting-edge innovations. With early-stage funding from top-tier investors like Andreessen Horowitz and Polychain Capital, Ava Labs is positioning itself as a leader in the world of cryptocurrency, DeFi, and NFTs.

What You Will Do:

As a Staff Protocol Engineer, you will be a key contributor to the development of Avalanche’s primary network and subnets. Your work will directly impact the scalability and efficiency of Avalanche, enabling decentralized applications to operate more smoothly and securely.

Some of the exciting projects you will contribute to include:

• Extending the Avalanche Primary Network to improve the deployment and interaction with Subnets, making them more accessible.
• Designing powerful abstractions over the EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine), enabling its core components to be independently deployed and optimized for Avalanche.
• Writing and maintaining low-level libraries that Custom Virtual Machines (CVMs) use to communicate with AvalancheGo.
• Projects like P-Chain uptime voting scalability, dynamic fees for Subnet registration, and enhancing the security of Permissionless Subnets will rely on your contributions.
• Work on Cross-Subnet Communication across the Avalanche network through Avalanche Warp Messaging.

Your code will directly influence the future of blockchain and its applications, impacting the evolution of DeFi platforms, cryptocurrency systems, and beyond.

What Makes You a Good Fit:

• Passionate about blockchain technology and its potential to make the world a fairer, more free place.
• Open-source enthusiast: You’re excited to collaborate with a global community of developers and contributors, and you value collective progress over working alone.
• Pragmatic coder: You enjoy building proof-of-concept projects and prefer shipping quality code that’s ready, not just code that passes tests.
• Problem-solver: You take initiative and enjoy finding solutions without needing detailed instructions.
• Code quality obsession: You understand the importance of clean, well-crafted code and always strive for the highest standards of performance and reliability.

What You Will Bring:

• Proven experience in Golang or Rust programming languages.
• A strong track record of contributing to open-source projects or publishing technical work (a bonus).
• Expertise in designing and implementing blockchain protocols and smart contracts.
• Deep understanding of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, with a passion for working at the cutting edge of DeFi and NFTs.

Why Ava Labs?

At Ava Labs, we’re building a decentralized future by bringing together some of the best minds in Web3 and blockchain technology. As a Staff Protocol Engineer, you will join an innovative, world-class team and work on high-performance solutions that power Avalanche, one of the fastest-growing platforms in the blockchain space.

• Competitive salary ranging from $190,400 to $238,000.
• Work remotely from anywhere in the USA or join us in our offices in New York City.
• Be part of a global team backed by top investors like Andreessen Horowitz and Polychain Capital.
• Contribute to an open-source environment and engage with the broader Web3 community.

Ava Labs’ Commitment to Diversity:

We believe in fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Ava Labs is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building a team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our global community. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Apply Now to be part of a transformative journey, shaping the future of blockchain technology and building the next generation of decentralized applications on Avalanche.

Whether you’re a crypto enthusiast, a blockchain developer, or passionate about smart contracts and DeFi, this is your opportunity to make an impact on the Web3 ecosystem.

Join Ava Labs today and help us redefine what’s possible with Avalanche, NFTs, DeFi, and cryptocurrency!