Protocol Lead

About the role

We're building Predicate, a decentralized protocol that fundamentally transforms how smart contracts handle transaction prerequisites. Our protocol enables developers to compose modular rules (from AML checks to offchain collateral requirements) that are verified before transactions hit the chain, and enforced by a network of operators in a trust-minimized and verifiable fashion. The protocol introduces a novel primitive: Predicate Functions, that compose into onchain policies. These policies, owned and governed by application developers or DAOs, define the prerequisites for transaction execution. Our operator network ensures that these rules are enforced with cryptographic guarantees, enabling sophisticated transaction validation without compromising on censorship resistance.

Responsibilities

• Own the architecture, development, and maintenance of core smart contracts
• Prototype and evaluate new EIPs, cryptographic primitives, and zero-knowledge-based workflows to influence long-term protocol strategy
• Research and design verifiable compute systems alongside its incentive mechanisms
• Manage security audits, bug bounties, and ongoing protocol upgrades
• Collaborate with high-value partners on customized smart contract integrations

Requirements

• 4+ years experience in smart contract development and protocol design
• Deep familiarity with Ethereum, Solidity, zero knowledge, and relevant emerging tools
• Strong scripting language proficiency (e.g., TypeScript, Python) and comfort building PoCs
• Prior experience leading smart contract audits and designing upgradable systems
• Strong communication skills and comfort working with external partners/customers
• Curiosity, initiative, and a drive to ship high-quality systems

Qualifications

• Experience with smart contract development and protocol design
• Familiarity with Ethereum, Solidity, and related technologies
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as TypeScript or Python
• Experience with smart contract audits and system design
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Skills

• Smart contract development
• Ethereum and Solidity
• Zero knowledge and related cryptographic tools
• Scripting languages (TypeScript, Python)
• Security auditing and bug bounty management
• Collaboration and communication skills

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• High level of autonomy for your work
• Best-in-class health, dental, and vision insurance
• Quarterly worldwide team offsites

Pay

• Competitive salary
• Equity compensation

Schedule

• Full-time