Research Engineer

A tech startup building an opensource security protocol for securing decentralized applications (DApps) on L2 networks by actively censoring hacks on the underlying network.

Our team solves one of the most challenging problems in Web3: Security.

The decision for the Phylax team to work on hack prevention came directly from our own experience with a hack. Having gone through the devastating results of a hack we knew that we needed to do something about it.

Since the early beginnings of our industry over $10B have been lost to preventable hacks while in July 2023 there were over 33 hacks in a single month!

About the Role

As the first Protocol Engineer in our team you will spearhead the research and development of the Phylax Network. Your role will be critical in shaping our protocol strategy designing a secure and efficient mechanism and guiding its evolution.

Responsibilities

• Refine simulate and define the parameters of the Phylax Network mechanism that enables hack prevention on any integrated L2.

• Lead the decisionmaking on the tech stack that we will use to implement the mechanism (e.g. approllup vs appchain Cairo vs Solidity etc.). Choose the appropriate offtheshelf technologies that are required for the mechanism.

• Lead the implementation maintenance and security (e.g. audit coordination) of the Phylax protocol.

• Collaborate with other team members to integrate Phylax Network with existing infrastructure.

• Stay up to date on the latest developments in security and blockchain development (e.g. Foundry etc.)

• Create and maintain technical documentation for internal and external use.

About you

• Experience researching and designing complex onchain mechanisms and onchain protocols.

• Light mathematical background that can support the simulation and definition of the mechanisms parameters.

• Experience with protocol engineering and development tools.

• Excellent problemsolving skills and ability to think analytically.

• You are deeply involved in the crypto space.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience in a fastpaced startup.

• Experience in implementing complex smart contracts with high TVL.

• Experience in leading the Security of a protocol including the management of audits and other OpSec activities.

Why join us

• Be part of the Phylax Founding team.

• Work on one of the most challenging topics in web3.

• Be the owner of your project and build it from the ground up.

• Deeply impactful work for the entire industry.

• Youll join a team that appreciates and embraces shitposting.

Compensation & Package

• What we offer

• Flexible PTO

• Health Insurance

• Major industry conferences and events covered

• Remotefirst with a hub in NYC

Hiring Criteria

• Experience researching and designing complex onchain mechanisms and onchain protocols.

• Cryptography background / mathematics background (applied maths or computer science)

• Experience with protocol engineering and development tools.

• Deeply involved in the crypto space.

• Based in US or Canada and able to go to NYC often (min once a month).

Remote Work :

No