{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"2a5f51ed5c3ee50fb77e8d3a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2a5f51ed5c3ee50fb77e8d3a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2a5f51ed5c3ee50fb77e8d3a","title":"Protocol Engineer - Dragonfly Portfolio","description":"Protocol Engineer - Dragonfly PortfolioProtocol Engineer positions are available with companies in the Dragonfly portfolio. This is not an internal role at Dragonfly. The posting is to connect you directly with one or more of the companies in our portfolio that are actively hiring Protocol Engineers. If this description doesn't match your background exactly, but you're an engineer excited about crypto, we encourage you to applywe may have other opportunities that are a better fit.\r\nWhat We're Looking For:\r\nDeep experience building and deploying blockchain protocols or decentralized systems at scale.\r\nStrong proficiency in Rust, Go, or other systems-level languages.\r\nExperience with blockchain architecture, cryptographic primitives, or consensus algorithms.\r\nFamiliarity with smart contract development (CosmWasm, Solidity, or similar frameworks).\r\nInterest or experience in open-source contributions, blockchain security, or crypto-native research.\r\nAbout the role(s):\r\nDesigning and shipping new blockchain protocols focused on scalability, security, and decentralization.\r\nConducting crypto and protocol research, exploring advanced cryptography, zero-knowledge proofs, and novel consensus mechanisms.\r\nBuilding cross-chain interoperability solutions, enabling seamless communication between different blockchains.\r\nImproving and upgrading existing protocols, contributing directly to live, high-impact blockchain ecosystems.\r\nCollaborating on open-source initiatives, working closely with crypto-native communities to push the space forward.\r\nEven if you don't match every point above but are a seasoned engineer passionate about crypto, we encourage you to apply. There may be other opportunities that fit your skill set.\r\nProcess:\r\nWe'll confidentially match you with portfolio companies aligned with your background, skill set, and interests.\r\nIf mutual interest exists between you and a team, we'll facilitate a warm introduction.\r\nIf there isn't a match today, we'll keep you top of mind for future opportunities.\r\nOur portfolio companies are globally distributed and hire for remote, hybrid, and in-person roles worldwide. They're building across the entire crypto ecosystemincluding DeFi, CeFi, infrastructure, L1s and L2s, creator/consumer applications, NFTs, ZK, Crypto x AI, and more. All candidate submissions are strictly confidential.\r\nSubmit your information below, and we'll be in touch if there's a potential fit.","company":"Dragonfly","rawCompany":"dragonfly","city":"Millbrae","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-09T07:59:46.251Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.07","title":"Blockchain Engineers","slug":"blockchain-engineers"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Protocol Engineer - Dragonfly Portfolio","description":"Protocol Engineer - Dragonfly PortfolioProtocol Engineer positions are available with companies in the Dragonfly portfolio. This is not an internal role at Dragonfly. The posting is to connect you directly with one or more of the companies in our portfolio that are actively hiring Protocol Engineers. If this description doesn't match your background exactly, but you're an engineer excited about crypto, we encourage you to applywe may have other opportunities that are a better fit.\r\nWhat We're Looking For:\r\nDeep experience building and deploying blockchain protocols or decentralized systems at scale.\r\nStrong proficiency in Rust, Go, or other systems-level languages.\r\nExperience with blockchain architecture, cryptographic primitives, or consensus algorithms.\r\nFamiliarity with smart contract development (CosmWasm, Solidity, or similar frameworks).\r\nInterest or experience in open-source contributions, blockchain security, or crypto-native research.\r\nAbout the role(s):\r\nDesigning and shipping new blockchain protocols focused on scalability, security, and decentralization.\r\nConducting crypto and protocol research, exploring advanced cryptography, zero-knowledge proofs, and novel consensus mechanisms.\r\nBuilding cross-chain interoperability solutions, enabling seamless communication between different blockchains.\r\nImproving and upgrading existing protocols, contributing directly to live, high-impact blockchain ecosystems.\r\nCollaborating on open-source initiatives, working closely with crypto-native communities to push the space forward.\r\nEven if you don't match every point above but are a seasoned engineer passionate about crypto, we encourage you to apply. There may be other opportunities that fit your skill set.\r\nProcess:\r\nWe'll confidentially match you with portfolio companies aligned with your background, skill set, and interests.\r\nIf mutual interest exists between you and a team, we'll facilitate a warm introduction.\r\nIf there isn't a match today, we'll keep you top of mind for future opportunities.\r\nOur portfolio companies are globally distributed and hire for remote, hybrid, and in-person roles worldwide. They're building across the entire crypto ecosystemincluding DeFi, CeFi, infrastructure, L1s and L2s, creator/consumer applications, NFTs, ZK, Crypto x AI, and more. All candidate submissions are strictly confidential.\r\nSubmit your information below, and we'll be in touch if there's a potential fit.","datePosted":"2026-04-09T07:59:46.251Z","dateModified":"2026-04-09T07:59:46.251Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Dragonfly","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Millbrae","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"2a5f51ed5c3ee50fb77e8d3a"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2a5f51ed5c3ee50fb77e8d3a"}}