Core Blockchain Team Lead

About SSV Labs

SSV Labs is the core team behind the SSV Network - pioneering decentralized infrastructure for Ethereum staking. We’re building tools, protocols, and standards to make staking more secure, scalable, and trustless.

Our flagship upgrade, SSV 2.0, brings that vision to life. It’s a fully modular, next-gen staking layer that enables anyone to run validators with decentralized, non-custodial node operators. With built-in MEV support, advanced slashing protection, and performance at scale, SSV 2.0 is the foundation for Ethereum’s future.

Why join our team?

We are a global team that are looking for people with diverse professional backgrounds to join and contribute their ideas and help in the company's success. You'll get to work in a transparent environment with the most innovative technologies, be constantly challenged and learn from like-minded professionals and leaders in the industry. We offer a platform for you to develop and achieve your career goals. We look forward to hearing from passionate, goal-oriented applicants ready to make their mark in the blockchain space.

As a Blockchain Team Lead working on Ethereum Staking, you’ll collaborate with the company’s CTO, and researchers in designing complex distributed systems. This is an opportunity to expand your scope of knowledge, and the chance to help build the decentralized infrastructure of the future.

 Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing a team of senior engineers
• Planning the team's sprints and work and executing complex protocol solutions.
• You’ll have the opportunity to learn and master the latest research concerning distributed systems, cryptography, blockchains, consensus algorithms, decentralized applications, and distributed finance.
• High level of autonomy/ownership over your projects

Your Experience & Qualifications:

• Experience with building / contributing to blockchain nodes, especially Ethereum - MUST!
• At Least 5+ years of experience in Blockchain development
• At Least 3+ years of experience in Golang
• 70% Hands-on
• Experience in managing a team
• Highly passionate about technology, a fast learner & a team player
• BSc degree in Computer Science or relevant field or equivalent - Advantage
• Proficient knowledge of designing decentralized P2P networks - Advantage
• Decentralized development - Advantage
• Docker / Kubernetes - Advantage
• Any knowledge of Blockchain/ Digital Currencies / Staking - Advantage

*We offer equal opportunities and ensure an inclusive recruitment for our global teams without consideration of race, gender, culture, or sexual orientation.