Founding Protocol Engineer

Full-Time | £150-160k + Equity

Hybrid Working – London, England

Our client is an early-stage startup building ground-breaking AI-powered tools to revolutionise Web3 development. Their platform empowers developers to create and deploy blockchain applications with unprecedented speed, transforming simple prompts into working demos in minutes. With $1M in committed capital, a v0 platform launch set for early Q1, this is a rare opportunity to shape the future of Web3 from the ground up.

The founding team brings together exceptional talent and expertise:

A serial entrepreneur who scaled a DeFi trading platform to over $30 billion in trading volume - Harvard MBA.
A software engineer and AI specialist with roots from Amazon.
A visionary product leader with academic credentials from UPenn.

The Role

As a Founding Protocol Engineer, you’ll lead the charge in solving complex problems in Web3 protocol development. Working closely with the founding team, you’ll be instrumental in shaping the technical direction of the platform and driving innovation in blockchain workflows.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the founding team to define the technical strategy and roadmap.
Design and implement state-of-the-art solutions for Web3 protocol development.
Build AI-powered tools to simplify on-chain interactions, deployment, and security.
Enhance the security and resilience of protocols deployed through the platform.
Produce clear, comprehensive documentation for all engineering efforts.
Champion and cultivate a high-performing engineering culture.

What You’ll Bring

5+ years of experience as a software engineer, specialising in protocol development and smart contract languages like Solidity or Rust.
A deep understanding of Web3 ecosystems, market trends, and technical challenges.
An analytical mindset and data-driven approach to problem-solving.
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
A strong desire to work in an early-stage environment with high levels of ownership.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (Master’s preferred).

Why Join Our Client?

Competitive salary of £150-£160k + equity.
Hybrid working model offering flexibility.
Health insurance in the US (stipend for UK employees).
Generous time-off policy and parental leave.

About the Culture

Our client thrives on bold ideas, rapid execution, and fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and innovation. Their team is united by a shared passion for learning and a bias toward action. Joining at this stage means shaping not only the product but also the future of the organisation.

This is your opportunity to work alongside world-class talent and make an outsized impact on the Web3 ecosystem. If you’ve been looking for a chance to leave your mark, this is it.