Design, develop, and implement core components of blockchain protocols, contributing to their evolution and future direction
Conduct in-depth analysis of existing and emerging blockchain networks, with a focus on privacy-preserving features, and document comparative assessments
Conduct proof of concepts and document key research findings
Actively participate in architectural design discussions, providing constructive feedback and contributing to the overall technical roadmap
Maintain and optimize existing blockchain protocols, addressing vulnerabilities, improving performance, and ensuring stability for enterprise use cases
Work with open-source communities working on data privacy and cross-chain interoperability, using techniques such as zero-knowledge proofs and state channels
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of software development experience
Experience working with blockchain technologies
Hands-on experience with basic cryptography: digital signatures, symmetric/asymmetric encryption, and key agreements
Knowledge in advanced cryptography is a big plus (e.g., group signatures, zero-knowledge proofs).Understanding of Merkle Trees
In-depth knowledge of common algorithms, data structures, and their computational & memory complexities
Strong back-end development experience using one of Go, Rust, or Java
We Value
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
Experience writing and deploying EVM-compatible smart contracts
Knowledge of peer-to-peer networking concepts: gossip protocols, routing/discovery (DHTs), NAT traversal
Experience with Node.js and TypeScript/JavaScript
Contributions to blockchain open-source projects, especially within the Ethereum ecosystem
Ability to explain consensus algorithms such as Raft, Paxos, and QBFT
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not received a response from GFT regarding your application within 10 workdays, please consider that we have decided to proceed with other candidates. We truly appreciate your interest in GFT and thank you for your understanding.