We're building the foundations of the future Internet and financial system. As an R&D organization, we focus on MEV through our dual engines of open research and breakthrough product development – like mev-geth, Flashbots Protect, MEV-Boost, MEV-Share, Flashblocks, and BuilderNet.

Our vibe is accelerationist, exceptional, kind, and independent. We are explorers, innovators, builders, and thinkers. We thrive on action, curiosity, and impact - driving the future in an iterative way while keeping an eye towards the long term version we want to see in the world

About the role:
We are 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 optimising 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

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

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 is a nice to have.

Extensive experience using Rust & Golang