Consensus Engineer

🚀 About The Paradigm Shifters (TPS)

We are building a next-generation public blockchain architecture powered by cutting-edge cryptography — including Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) and witness encryption. By decoupling verification from computation, our protocol unlocks massive performance gains, modular flexibility, and privacy-preserving smart contract design.

Our modular chain is purpose-built for developers — designed to support advanced use cases in payments, AI agents, and beyond. Backed by pioneers in the blockchain space, including the Neo Foundation, a globally distributed team of blockchain pioneers, PhDs, cryptographers, and researchers/engineers. We're preparing for launch — and looking for our brand visionary.

🎯 The Role

Location: Remote (United States); Type: Full-time; Start Date: ASAP

We’re hiring a Consensus Engineer here in the US — a strategic builder and thinker who will help us design, launch, and scale our blockchain from zero. This is a rare opportunity to assist in working to architect a new blockchain platform. You’ll work cross-functionally with with our global teams including the executives, engineering, research, GTM, operations, marketing, and people teams between North America and Asia.

🛠️ What You'll Do...

• Heavily engineering and applying existing consensus protocols
• Collaborate with the global team build out next gen solutions
• Optimize and develop existing systems based on new research insights.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in cryptography and blockchain technology.
• Contribute to technical documentation and code reviews.

✅ You Should Have

• Preferably Ph.D. (will consider Bachelor’s based on experience) Degree in Computer Science, Cryptography, Information Security, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience as a Consensus Engineer with strong programming skills
• Preferably personal and professional understanding and/or experience with Consensus protocols
• Prior experience in development at the Consensus layer projects or open-source cryptography contributions
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

💎 Bonus Points

• Experience launching or growing a blockchain projects from zero
• Written Content creation such as whitepapers, technical content, technical documentation, etc.
• Strategic mindset with willingness to roll up sleeves — sole contributor to start
• Bilingual: Mandarin/Chinese

🌍 What We Offer

• Competitive salary + meaningful token/equity upside to come
• Global Remote-first culture with flexibility and autonomy
• Backing from respected investors and projects from the space
• Direct collaboration with world-class cryptographers, engineers, and protocol designers
• The chance to create a brand that becomes iconic in the ZK/crypto space