Research Engineer

Career Renew is recruiting for one of its clients a Research Engineer - candidates can be based in US or Canada, but able to travel to NYC at least once per month.
As the first Protocol Engineer in our team, you will spearhead the research and development of our Network. Your role will be critical in shaping our protocol strategy, designing a secure and efficient mechanism, and guiding its evolution.
Responsibilities
Refine, simulate, and define the parameters of our Network mechanism that enables hack prevention on any integrated L2.
Lead the decision-making on the tech stack that we will use to implement the mechanism (e.g., app-rollup vs app-chain, Cairo vs Solidity, etc.). Choose the appropriate off-the-shelf technologies that are required for the mechanism.
Lead the implementation, maintenance, and security (e.g., audit coordination) of our protocol.
Collaborate with other team members to integrate our Network with existing infrastructure.
Stay up to date on the latest developments in security and blockchain development (e.g., Foundry, etc.)
Create and maintain technical documentation for internal and external use.
Requirements
Based in US or Canada and able to go to NYC often (min once a month)
Experience researching and designing complex onchain mechanisms and onchain protocols.
Cryptography background / mathematics background (applied maths or computer science)
Experience with protocol engineering and development tools.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think analytically.
You are deeply involved in the crypto space.
Nice to Have
Prior experience in a fast-paced startup.
Experience in implementing complex smart contracts with high TVL.
Experience in leading the Security of a protocol, including the management of audits and other OpSec activities.