Blockchain Protocol Engineer

Job Summary

In this contingent resource assignment, you will consult on or participate in moderately complex initiatives within Specialty Software Engineering. You will analyze and contribute to solving advanced engineering challenges in distributed systems and applied cryptography while collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role focuses on building next-generation blockchain-based financial infrastructure with a strong emphasis on privacy, regulatory compliance, and performance.

Top Requirements

• 3+ years of backend/systems programming with expert-level Go (Golang).
• Experience with distributed systems, BFT consensus, and P2P networking.
• Exposure to cryptography concepts (ECC, zero-knowledge proofs, or privacy-preserving protocols).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Cosmos SDK and CometBFT (Tendermint).
• Knowledge of Pedersen Commitments, Bulletproofs, or MPC.
• Ability to translate mathematical/cryptographic concepts into production code.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Design and develop core protocol components using Go, Cosmos SDK, and CometBFT.
• Build and optimize blockchain settlement engine functionality.
• Implement cryptographic primitives such as Pedersen Commitments and Bulletproofs.
• Develop and extend consensus mechanisms using ABCI++ (PrepareProposal, Vote Extensions).
• Design and maintain distributed state machines for encrypted ledger balances.
• Optimize performance of cryptographic operations (elliptic curve computations).
• Build secure auditing layers with permissioned access (“view key” mechanisms).
• Collaborate with engineering and research teams to translate cryptographic specifications into working code.
• Participate in architectural decisions for distributed systems and protocol design.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans.
• ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and 401K program.
• HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan).
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program, certification prep, and access to technical and leadership courses/books/seminars.
• Certification discounts and other perks to associations like CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for benefits and other resources.
• Certified Career Coach.

About the Company

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Contact Information

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