Protocol Engineer

CompoundRemotedefipulse
Posted Date:

September 29, 2025

Employment Type:

Full-time

Salary:

2.0 ETH + tokens (ETH)

Work Arrangement:

Remote

Skills & Technologies

protocol-engineercompounddefipreferred

Job Description

About Compound

Compound is a leading protocol in the decentralized finance ecosystem, committed to building the future of open finance.

Position: Protocol Engineer

Design and implement core protocol features for decentralized finance applications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Architect and develop smart contract protocols with security-first approach

  • Optimize gas efficiency and transaction throughput for DeFi protocols

  • Collaborate with security auditors to ensure protocol robustness

  • Design tokenomics and governance mechanisms

  • Work closely with product and design teams to implement user-facing features

  • Research and implement cutting-edge DeFi primitives and mechanisms

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of smart contract development experience

  • Expert knowledge of Solidity, Vyper, or Rust

  • Deep understanding of DeFi protocols (AMMs, lending, yield farming)

  • Experience with EVM, Layer 2 solutions, and cross-chain protocols

  • Strong mathematical background for financial modeling

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and equity package

  • Token allocations and DeFi yield opportunities

  • Remote-first culture with flexible working hours

  • Annual conferences and team retreats

  • Learning budget for courses and certifications

  • Health and wellness benefits

How to Apply:

Join us in revolutionizing finance! Send your resume and a brief note about why you're excited about DeFi to our team.

*Compound is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.*