Dragonfly is a crypto-native Venture Capital and research firm with $4B+ in assets under management and 160+ portfolio companies (see list). Our Talent team supports the recruiting efforts of the companies in our portfolio by connecting them with talented candidates. We have multiple companies actively hiring Protocol Engineers at different levels and in various specializations. This is not a listing for an internal role at Dragonfly. This 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 apply—we may have other opportunities that are a better fit. What We’re Looking For: - Deep experience building and deploying blockchain protocols or decentralized systems at scale. - Strong proficiency in Rust, Go, or other systems-level languages. - Experience with blockchain architecture, cryptographic primitives, or consensus algorithms. - Familiarity with smart contract development (CosmWasm, Solidity, or similar frameworks). - Interest or experience in open-source contributions, blockchain security, or crypto-native research. About the role(s): Depending on the team, you could be - Designing and shipping new blockchain protocols focused on scalability, security, and decentralization. - Conducting crypto and protocol research, exploring advanced cryptography, zero-knowledge proofs, and novel consensus mechanisms. - Building cross-chain interoperability solutions, enabling seamless communication between different blockchains. - Improving and upgrading existing protocols, contributing directly to live, high-impact blockchain ecosystems. - Collaborating on open-source initiatives, working closely with crypto-native communities to push the space forward. Even 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. Process: - We’ll confidentially match you with portfolio companies aligned with your background, skill set, and interests. - If mutual interest exists between you and a team, we’ll facilitate a warm introduction. - If there isn’t a match today, we’ll keep you top of mind for future opportunities. Our portfolio companies are globally distributed and hire for remote, hybrid, and in-person roles worldwide. They’re building across the entire crypto ecosystem—including DeFi, CeFi, infrastructure, L1s and L2s, creator/consumer applications, NFTs, ZK, Crypto x AI, and more. All candidate submissions are strictly confidential. Submit your information below, and we’ll be in touch if there’s a potential fit.

Dragonfly is a crypto-native Venture Capital and research firm with $4B+ in assets under management and 160+ portfolio companies (see list). Our Talent team supports the recruiting efforts of the companies in our portfolio by connecting them with talented candidates. We have multiple companies actively hiring for Senior Staff and Principal Engineers across different domains—including protocol, infrastructure, full-stack, and developer tooling. This is not a listing for an internal role at Dragonfly. This posting is to connect you directly with one or more companies in our portfolio that are actively hiring Staff+- level engineers. If this description doesn’t match your background exactly, but you’re a senior crypto-native engineer, we encourage you to apply—we may have other opportunities that are a better fit. What We’re Looking For: - 7+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 2+ years at the Staff or Principal level - Proven track record of building and shipping crypto-native systems—whether protocols, infra, or full-stack products - Deep expertise in system design, distributed systems, and production-grade architecture - Experience mentoring engineers and leading cross-functional technical initiatives - Strong comfort operating in high-ambiguity, fast-paced startup environments - Bonus: contributed to open-source crypto projects or participated in core protocol engineering About the Role(s): Depending on the team, you could be: - Leading architecture and implementation of a new L1/L2, on-chain product, or zero-knowledge protocol - Building developer platforms, staking infra, or MEV-aware systems at scale - Driving technical strategy and roadmap for teams shipping complex crypto systems - Mentoring engineers and establishing an engineering culture at the earliest stages - Working directly with founders and research teams to push forward novel mechanisms or primitives Even if you don’t match every point above but are a Staff-level engineer with real crypto experience, we encourage you to apply. There may be other opportunities that fit your skill set. Process: - We’ll confidentially match you with portfolio companies aligned with your background, skill set, and interests. - If mutual interest exists between you and a team, we’ll facilitate a warm introduction. - If there isn’t a match today, we’ll keep you top of mind for future opportunities. - All candidate submissions are strictly confidential. Our portfolio companies are globally distributed and hire for remote, hybrid, and in-person roles worldwide. They’re building across the entire crypto ecosystem, including DeFi, CeFi, infrastructure, L1s and L2s, creator/consumer applications, NFTs, ZK, Crypto x AI, and more. Submit your information below, and we’ll be in touch if there’s a potential fit.

• Perform design reviews, threat modeling and code reviews of upcoming features and products. • Identify top product risk areas and lead risk-reduction initiatives with cross-functional teams. • Improve and/or automate existing processes to increase efficiency, utilizing agentic/AI tooling. • Create monitoring solutions to ensure identified risks remain at acceptable levels for Coinbase. • Participate in the team on-call rotation to support engineering teams through timely design consultations, vulnerability analysis, bug fix verification, etc. • Publish blogs and give talks (internal and external) on newfound vulnerabilities, incident investigations, unique integration risks, and related topics

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description We are seeking a Senior Protocol Engineer to design and implement high-performance, secure, and scalable protocols for decentralized systems. In this role, you will work on advanced blockchain infrastructure and distributed systems, contributing to software that directly impacts a fast-growing Layer 1 network. - Collaborate with a small, high-performing team of engineers to tackle complex technical challenges - Drive product features end-to-end - Ensure the reliability and efficiency of mission-critical systems - Ownership of protocol architecture - Opportunities to influence technical strategy - Contribute to open-source projects shaping the future of blockchain ecosystems Ideal candidates thrive in dynamic, fast-moving environments and enjoy building robust solutions for large-scale, high-value systems. - Architect and develop Solana programs using native and Anchor programming models, ensuring security and performance - Write safe, efficient, and maintainable code that can handle large-scale distributed systems - Develop extensive testing infrastructure and public-facing test plans to validate protocol behavior - Collaborate closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to leverage knowledge and tooling for effective solutions - Take full ownership of features and products, driving them from concept through production with a focus on high-quality delivery - Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, debugging issues across the entire stack - Contribute to technical documentation and ensure all code meets defined specifications Qualifications - 5+ years of systems programming experience with Rust, C, or C++ - Demonstrated experience building multiple Solana programs using native programming or the Anchor framework - Proven ability to translate complex technical problems into simple, elegant solutions - Strong collaboration and communication skills within small, agile teams - Experience working in startups or high-ownership environments (<50 employees preferred) - Passion for blockchain, decentralized finance, or distributed system technologies - Nice-to-have: security expertise or familiarity with the DeFi landscape Requirements - 5+ years of systems programming experience with Rust, C, or C++ - Demonstrated experience building multiple Solana programs using native programming or the Anchor framework - Proven ability to translate complex technical problems into simple, elegant solutions - Strong collaboration and communication skills within small, agile teams - Experience working in startups or high-ownership environments (<50 employees preferred) - Passion for blockchain, decentralized finance, or distributed system technologies - Nice-to-have: security expertise or familiarity with the DeFi landscape Benefits - Competitive salary range of $205,000 - $225,000 per year - Equity opportunities with potential for substantial upside - All-expenses-paid team retreats and conferences - Weekly meal vouchers and other wellness perks - Opportunity to work on high-impact protocols handling billions in capital - Flexible, fast-paced work environment with ownership of technical decisions