Lead protocol engineer (M/F/D)

Gora Network is a leading data oracle on Algorand. We’re working on the next generation of the data oracles to bring data of any complexity on any chain. You will be helping to lead our protocol team which is responsible for our core product. You will ensure your team is meeting project timelines and deliverables. Ensure that your team follows engineering best practices – sprints, code reviews, software design docs, or conducting post-mortems. Oversee and manage the implementation of organizational processes and best practices. You will split time between managing the team and on-hands developing and delivering software.

• Manage, mentor and coach backend, smart contract and frontend engineers
• Develop internal and customer-facing software using Node JS (TypeScript)
• Design and implement web3 protocols, using Solidity, Vyper, TEAl and PyTEAL
• Work with EVM and non-EVM blockchains
• Write unit, integration, e2e, and stress tests

• Fluent English communication
• Previous experience managing a fully-remote, distributed team
• 5+ years in Engineering
• 3+ year experience managing a team which owned a highly scalable service or protocol with > 1M liquidity
• Backend development experience in NodeJS in production
• Strong understanding of consensus mechanisms
• Advanced understanding of EVM and L2s blockchains (Node RPC API, state-machine, ABI encoding, callstack traces reading)
• Working knowledge of web2 and web3 communication protocols: HTTPS, RPC, Web sockets
• Proficiency in writing smart contracts using languages like Solidity or Vyper
• Bonus: knowledge of Algorand infrastructure, AVM, TEAL, PyTEAL
• Bonus: Experience with Kubernetes and Docker

• Equity options in $GORA token, aligned with your performance
• Fully remote work with flexible hours
• Ownership of tech stack decisions
• Creative team, vibrant environment, and supportive leadership
• Suggestions welcome: propose an idea and execute it
• Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience

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