Senior Protocol Engineer

Hyperlane, the pioneering force behind the first permissionless interoperability layer, is seeking a Senior Protocol Engineer to join their innovative team. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the future of blockchain interoperability through a revolutionary, modular approach.

The position sits at the intersection of blockchain technology and protocol development, where you'll be instrumental in designing and implementing the smart contracts that form the backbone of Hyperlane's interchain messaging API. This is not just another blockchain role – it's a chance to work on technology that's fundamentally changing how different blockchains communicate and interact.

As a Senior Protocol Engineer, you'll be deeply involved in creating and optimizing the protocol's core infrastructure, managing on-chain states across various deployments, and establishing security best practices that will set industry standards. The role requires not just technical expertise in smart contracts and blockchain technology, but also a profound understanding of cryptoeconomic systems.

The ideal candidate brings at least 4 years of software engineering experience, with 2+ years specifically in smart contract protocol development. Your expertise in EVM or similar environments will be crucial as you work on integrations and develop novel economic primitives that secure the protocol.

Working with Hyperlane means joining a team that's building the future of interchain communication, offering developers unprecedented freedom to add interoperability features to any chain without gatekeeping. The modular security stack you'll help develop will empower developers to customize security according to their specific needs, maintaining complete control over their implementations.