Nethermind is hiring Web3 Protocol Research Manager
Protocol Research Manager
Experience
Minimum 1 Year
Employee type
Full Time
Position
Senior
Offer Salary
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Economics, or related field, with a focus on distributed systems, algorithmic game theory, or similar.
- Proven leadership experience in managing research teams within the tech or academic sectors, with a strong track record of impactful research publications.
- Comprehensive understanding of Ethereum, L2 technologies, and a broad familiarity with consensus protocols.
- Exceptional communication skills, capable of motivating a team, articulating complex concepts clearly, and fostering an innovative research culture.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Guide and manage a team of dedicated researchers in the development of innovative blockchain protocols, focusing on areas such as L2 designs, prover coordination, sequencer design, and various flavours of staking.
- Lead the research efforts on consensus algorithms, transaction fee mechanisms, and auctioning block-building rights, contributing both administrative leadership and hands-on research.
- Foster a collaborative environment that encourages the sharing of ideas and debate on research findings.
- Ensure the team’s research is communicated effectively through academic papers, blog posts, and forum entries.
Soft Skills
- Experience in teaching or mentoring roles within the field of blockchain technology or related areas.
- Proven record in managing academic groups as a professor or post-doctoral researcher, demonstrating leadership and mentorship in a research setting.
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