Protocol Researcher

Research
**Globally Remote**
23 May 2023
Full Time
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Job Description

Scroll is a zkEVM-based zkRollup on Ethereum that enables native compatibility for existing Ethereum applications and tools.

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Survey existing layer 2 and Ethereum protocols through code and papers.
  • Propose new designs and optimizations for our layer 2 protocol.
  • Propose new designs and optimizations for Ethereum (i.e. propose layer 2 related EIPs).
  • Explore new research directions (i.e. EVM, MEV, PBS, AA, Layer 3, etc).
  • Output high quality content (i.e. talk, blog post, research post).
  • Keep the engineering team up to date with the latest ideas in protocol research.
  • Establish collaborations with universities and external researchers to solve open problems.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Strong interest in decentralized system and open source collaboration
  • Familiarity with layer 2 and Ethereum infrastructure
  • Ability to read and write academic papers, understand and propose EIPs
  • Ability to present and explain cutting-edge crypto research to engineers clearly
  • Experience in blockchain infrastructure development or cryptography preferred
  • Fluency in Golang, Rust, C++, or similar languages. We work primarily in Golang and Rust, but prior experience is not mandatory.