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You'll work on expanding the execution layer to support novel precompiles, implement parallel execution patterns, and design systems for heterogeneous compute orchestration.\r\nDesign and implement extensions to EVM clients (Geth/Reth) for supporting stateful precompiles\r\nImplement novel mechanism design primitives, collaborating with our research team, into the execution layer\r\nDevelop and optimize transaction processing pipelines for heterogeneous workloads\r\nResearch and implement solutions for state access conflicts\r\nContribute to core protocol development and EIP implementations\r\nCollaborate with the research team on protocol specifications and mechanism design improvements\r\nDesign and implement robust testing frameworks for execution client modifications\r\nAbout you\r\nDeep understanding of EVM internals and Ethereum execution clients (Geth/Reth)\r\nStrong experience implementing and optimizing precompiles\r\nExpertise in Go and/or Rust for systems programming, and Solidity\r\nThorough knowledge of Ethereum's roadmap and active participation in protocol discussions\r\nExperience with parallel execution patterns in blockchain systems\r\nStrong understanding of consensus mechanisms and blockchain architecture\r\nAbility to read, understand, and implement EIPs and protocol specifications\r\nProven track record of shipping production-grade blockchain systems\r\nAbility to act quickly under high pressure scenarios and context switch at a high frequency\r\nA high level of end-to-end ownership and self-direction, with excellent communication skills\r\nHungry, high-energy and ability to work within and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment\r\nNice to have\r\nKnowledge of mempool dynamics, transaction ordering and the mev-boost implementation\r\nBackground in mechanism design or market systems\r\nDeep knowledge of proof systems and their trade-offs around prover time, verifier time, and proof size\r\nExperience optimizing proof generation and verification pipelinesExperience with cross-chain bridges or interoperability protocols\r\nContributions to Ethereum client codebases\r\nBackground in distributed systems and concurrent programming\r\nJoin a passionate group of engineers, researchers, and operators on a mission to build the next generation of AI infrastructure\r\nHighly competitive compensation package, including annual discretionary bonus & optimized tax structure compared to the vast majority of web3 startups\r\nTop 1% of benefits across the web3 startup space\r\n100% of premiums covered on highest quality healthcare\r\nAggressive company 401k match\r\nFully remote and/or hybrid, up to you!\r\nParticipate in virtual and in-person events\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Ritual","rawCompany":"ritual","city":"Poland","state":"NY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-17T03:06:23.946Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.07","title":"Blockchain Engineers","slug":"blockchain-engineers"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"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":"Core Protocol Engineer","description":"Ritual is building a sovereign, execution layer for AI, with our private testnet already live and running. 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