About The Company

About Flashbots

Flashbots started in 2020 as a research and development organization formed to mitigate the negative externalities and existential risks posed by Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) to smart-contract blockchains, starting with Ethereum. We build products to maximally decentralize public blockchains, redistribute MEV, and empower users. We work closely with our community to ensure that our products have a positive impact, are secure, and can be used in production at scale.

Job Short Description

About the Role

Flashbots is seeking a talented backend engineer to join our team in exploring proposer-builder-separation (PBS) on Ethereum Layer 2. Your deep understanding of Ethereum, Rollups, and MEV auction will be vital to this role as we work towards enshrining PBS and decentralizing L2 sequencers.

Note: We are prioritizing candidates who can work within Asian, African, or European time zones for this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the PBS design space and the Ethereum L2 ecosystem, along with the unique challenges and features of individual rollups
• Collaborate closely with rollups on the decentralization of their sequencers
• Research, develop, and evaluate L2 PBS designs, MEV-Boost on L2, and L2 MEV auctions
• Explore potential paths toward enshrined PBS in collaboration with Ethereum Foundation, the community, and the broader ecosystem

Qualifications

• Experience with Ethereum consensus, and consensus protocols more broadly
• Familiarity with L2 technologies and platforms, such as Optimistic Rollups and zk-rollups
• A strong background in distributed systems, cryptography, and network protocols
• Familiarity with multiple programming languages, including but not limited to Golang, Rust, and Solidity
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and make critical decisions under pressure
• A genuine interest in blockchain consensus designs and the challenges they present
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a remote environment
• Works within Asian, African, or European time zones.