Inversion · 2 months ago
Protocol Engineer
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$250K/yr - $400K/yr
5+ years expInversion is a technology company focused on blockchain-driven business transformations. The Protocol Engineer will architect and launch the Inversion Chain, developing critical blockchain infrastructure and collaborating with various teams to integrate real-world applications.
BlockchainCryptocurrencyImpact Investing
Responsibilities
Design, build, and optimize core consensus, networking, and execution layers of Inversion Chain
Lead development of Inversion’s initial base contracts (e.g. collecting pre-deposits) and collaborate with external issuers or partners to integrate DeFi protocols
Serve as the technical architect; establish best practices for code quality, security, and performance. Set the standard for Inversion’s engineering culture and technical excellence
Develop, deploy, and maintain validator nodes, RPC infrastructure, and developer APIs to ensure network reliability and scalability
Partner with Product Managers and leadership to align protocol development with business objectives and user adoption strategies
Implement robust security frameworks, including cryptographic best practices, code audits, and formal verification processes
Continuously evaluate emerging blockchain protocols, consensus mechanisms, and interoperability standards to ensure Inversion stays on the cutting edge of protocol design
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in blockchain engineering, distributed systems, or protocol development
Deep technical expertise with Avalanche, EVM-based architectures, or equivalent Layer-1 frameworks
Hands-on experience building or contributing to core blockchain infrastructure (consensus, networking, or virtual machine layers)
Strong understanding of cryptography, decentralized systems, and smart contract security
Proven ability to ship production-grade systems in high-stakes or performance-critical environments
Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native infrastructure
Entrepreneurial mindset: thrives in early-stage environments with high autonomy and ownership
Passion for applying blockchain to real-world businesses and building technology that scales beyond crypto-native use cases
Company
Inversion
Inversion is a technology-first investment company that acquires and transforms legacy businesses with blockchain technology.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$26.5MKey Investors
Dragonfly
2025-09-08Seed· $26.5M
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