Senior MEV Technical Lead

Responsibilities

• Develop and Implement MEV Strategies: Design, develop, and implement advanced MEV strategies to maximize extractable value for supported blockchain network infrastructure.
• Analyze Blockchain Data: Conduct comprehensive analysis of blockchain data to identify opportunities for MEV optimisation for validators Blockdaemon operates.
• Research and Development: Stay updated with the latest research and developments in the blockchain and DeFi space, particularly in MEV and the role validators play in the value chain.
• Collaborate with Development Teams: Work closely with blockchain developers, data scientists, node operators, and other stakeholders to integrate MEV strategies into existing systems and protocols.
• Security and Compliance: Ensure all MEV extraction activities comply with relevant legal and regulatory standards and do not compromise the security and integrity of blockchain networks.
• Performance Monitoring: Continuously monitor the performance of implemented MEV strategies and make necessary adjustments to optimize outcomes.
• Tracking and Accountability: Track the results of MEV strategies in production environments, and be accountable for optimal MEV validator operations.

Requirements

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field or demonstrable experience working in a Software Development capacity, Ideally related to blockchain technologies.
• Blockchain Expertise: Extensive experience with blockchain technologies, particularly Ethereum and other EVM-compatible chains.
• MEV Knowledge: Deep understanding of Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) concepts, strategies, and tools.
• Smart Contracts: Proficiency in writing and optimizing smart contracts using Solidity or Vyper.
• Programming Skills: Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Go, or Rust.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex blockchain data.
• DeFi Knowledge: Familiarity with DeFi protocols and ecosystems.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MEV Tools: Hands-on experience with MEV tools and platforms such as Flashbots, MEV Relays, Ethereum POS.
• Research Experience: Prior experience in blockchain research or a strong academic background in relevant fields.
• Security Knowledge: Understanding of blockchain security principles and best practices.
• Community Involvement: Active involvement in the blockchain and DeFi communities.
• Leadership Experience: Past experience working in a remote environment leading a team.
• Experience with Blockchain Infrastructure: Experience and understanding of blockchain validators, RPC nodes and P2P networks.
• Data Visualisations: Experience with Grafana, Prometheus or related metrics and visualization tools.

About the Company

Blockdaemon powers the blockchain economy with its suite of industry-leading infrastructure solutions. We are a globally established, ISO-27001 certified partner with extensive protocol coverage, offering technical depth, industry-leading SLAs, 70+ global points of presence through 10+ cloud and bare metal providers, and 24/7 support for an unmatched institutional-grade experience. We provide integrated business solutions to exchanges, custodians, crypto platforms, financial institutions, and developers using our end-to-end suite of blockchain tools, including dedicated nodes, APIs, staking, liquid staking, MPC tech, and more. Blockdaemon provides its customers with the confidence to quickly and easily scale without compromising security or compliance.