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Senior Protocol Engineer (Rollups)

Caldera
Job Details

Location

San Francisco, NYC, or Remote

Job Type

Full Time

Experience

Senior

Salary

$175K – $275K + Equity

Openings

1 Position

Company Size

51–200

Description

  • We’re looking for an incredible software engineer to help us build the future of blockchain scalability.
  • You will work on systems that deploy and upgrade our core supported rollup frameworks – Arbitrum, OP Stack, and ZKsync – and integrate emerging tech like shared sequencers and alternative DA layers.
  • Ideal for engineers experienced with rollup node software or offchain services securing significant value.
  • Work on a fast-paced, high-impact team helping shape our product and company direction.
  • Caldera enables scalable blockchain experiences by helping apps launch ultra-performant rollups.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of engineering experience, including 1+ year working with EVM-related protocols.
  • Proficient in Go, Rust, or similar languages.
  • Built Ethereum dapps using Solidity or Yul.
  • Experience in developing and deploying distributed systems.
  • Strong ability to write efficient, optimized, and clean code.
  • Skilled at performance optimization and resolving bottlenecks in high-throughput systems.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and develop blockchain nodes supporting Caldera rollups.
  • Improve rollup stacks like OP, ZKsync, Arbitrum Orbit for throughput and reliability.
  • Build systems that support zero-downtime network upgrades for high-TPS chains.
  • Write secure and efficient EVM smart contracts in Solidity.
  • Drive technical direction, establish roadmaps, and collaborate across teams and partners.

Benefits

Equity
Remote flexibility
Fast-paced team
Top-tier investors
Full benefits
Work with cutting-edge blockchain infrastructure
Remote-first team and async culture
Generous equity and token options
Stipends for learning and events
Health & wellness benefits

Required Skills

Blockchain
Rollups
EVM
Rust
Solidity
About Caldera

Caldera is one of the fastest-growing rollup ecosystems built on Ethereum, empowering developers and communities to create scalable, high-performance, and interconnected blockchains. Using the Rollup Engine, projects can launch fully customizable rollups, while Metalayer connects them to a wider constellation of chains, enabling true cross-chain liquidity and interoperability. Caldera fuels innovation across Gaming, AI, and DeFi by providing zero gas fees, seamless asset transfers, and enterprise-ready infrastructure. With over 75+ rollups, 17M+ wallets, and $1B+ TVL, Caldera is powering the Internet of Chains.

Industry

Web3 Infrastructure
Blockchain

Office Locations

San Francisco, USA
Remote (Global)
Job Summary
Category
Blockchain Engineering
Posted7/16/2025
Location Type
Remote
Last Updated7/16/2025
Full Time
Senior
$175K – $275K + Equity
1 Position
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