Job description
Protocol Researcher
Remote
About
My client is driving innovation in the Bitcoin ecosystem by tackling key industry pain points through deep research, cryptography, and protocol engineering. They are committed to advancing the security, scalability, and functionality of Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions while contributing meaningfully to open-source communities.
Culture & Values
Job Responsibilities
Qualifications
Remote
About
My client is driving innovation in the Bitcoin ecosystem by tackling key industry pain points through deep research, cryptography, and protocol engineering. They are committed to advancing the security, scalability, and functionality of Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions while contributing meaningfully to open-source communities.
Culture & Values
- They encourage innovation and strive for excellence across the team.
- Collaboration and open communication are central to how they operate.
- Respect for diverse perspectives and ideas is deeply ingrained in their culture.
- They believe the best results come from teamwork and collective effort.
- Joining means being part of a team exploring new horizons with opportunities for both personal and professional growth.
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct cutting-edge research focused on Bitcoin and related technologies.
- Produce high-quality research reports and technical papers.
- Deliver engaging presentations, workshops, or technical talks.
- Contribute to open-source projects within the Bitcoin and blockchain space.
- Build strong technical impact and visibility for the project.
Qualifications
- Strong writing and presentation skills with public examples (papers, talks, blogs, etc.).
- Prior research or engineering experience within well-known Bitcoin-related companies/projects is preferred.
- Proficiency with Bitcoin Script / Taproot Script is a strong advantage.
- Familiarity with BitVM (and derivatives) principles and implementations is preferred.
- Solid background in cryptography and algorithm implementation is desirable.
- A Ph.D. in a related field is preferred, though not mandatory
