Senior Protocol Architect

We're a cutting-edge team behind the Giza protocol, an exciting new project set to bring about the next paradigm shift in machine learning. We are building the foundational infrastructure to have AI Agents connected to smart contracts in a trust-minimized way using ZKML.

Introduction

As Senior Protocol Architect at Giza, you will be pivotal in the design, architecture, and implementation of the Ethereum-based smart contract protocol surrounding the Giza product. This role involves leading the architecture of decentralized applications and protocols, ensuring their security, scalability, and performance from conceptualization through to implementation.

Responsibilities

• Protocol Design and Architecture: Lead the design and architectural decisions for Giza's Ethereum-based smart contract protocol. Develop robust, secure, and scalable decentralized applications and protocols that align with business needs.
• Smart Contract Development: Leverage expertise in Solidity to create and refine blockchain-based contracts, optimizing them for performance, security, and cost efficiency.
• Leadership and Project Management: Drive protocol development from concept to implementation, managing project timelines and deliverables. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless integration and goal alignment.
• Security and Scalability: Implement best practices and conduct regular security audits to ensure protocol security. Design the protocol to handle increased transaction loads and complex operations within the blockchain ecosystem.
• Technical Documentation and Communication: Produce high-quality technical documentation explaining protocol architecture, features, and functionalities. Contribute to content creation to engage a broader audience and simplify technical details.
• Innovation and Research: Stay updated on the latest developments in blockchain technologies, DeFi, MEV, trading strategies, and incentive mechanisms. Apply this knowledge to continuously innovate and improve the Giza protocol.
• Team Collaboration and Mentoring: If applicable, manage and mentor technical staff, fostering a culture of high assurance software engineering and innovation. Ensure the team is motivated, informed, and coordinated.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional engineering experience, with a strong focus on Solidity and smart contract development.
• 2+ years of direct experience in protocol architecture within the blockchain ecosystem.
• Demonstrated ability to design complex DeFi protocols, with a keen understanding of blockchain technologies, MEV, trading, and incentives.

Nice to Have

• Experience managing technical teams in a dynamic environment.
• Strong background in high assurance software engineering and internal security audits.
• Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation and contribute to content creation for broader audience engagement.

About Company

We're a cutting-edge team behind the Giza protocol, an exciting new project set to bring about the next paradigm shift in machine learning. We are building the foundational infrastructure to have AI Agents connected to smart contracts in a trust-minimized way using ZKML.