Nethermind
General Application- Remote, Worldwide
Remote. Posted 18 months ago
The role
This is an open application for individuals to join the Nethermind team. Candidates may work as engineers, Web3 researchers, AI practitioners, product builders, or community builders to shape the future of Web3.
What you will do
- Collaborate across distributed, async teams
- Take ownership and drive impact with minimal direction
Required qualifications
- Background in engineering, computer science, mathematics, cryptography, finance, AI/ML, or other relevant technical or research-focused disciplines
- Hands-on experience building or supporting products, research, or infrastructure in Web3, DeFi, or Layer 1/L2 ecosystems
- Experience in one or more of the following research areas: protocol design, ZK systems, applied cryptography, DeFi, MEV, or governance mechanisms
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate across distributed, async teams
- Proactive mindset and ability to thrive in ambiguity
- Passion for Ethereum, open-source software, and the long-term vision of decentralized networks
Nice to have
- Experience contributing to open-source projects (especially in Ethereum or related ecosystems)
- Familiarity with Ethereum protocol internals, smart contract security, rollups, or cryptoeconomic design
- Understanding of decentralized governance, tokenomics, or on-chain data analysis
- Product thinking, systems design, or experience in technical project management
- AI/ML research or development experience, especially as applied in the crypto space
- Participation in hackathons, research competitions, or open-source projects within the Web3 or AI ecosystems
Benefits
- Work on high-impact projects with top engineers, researchers, and builders in the Ethereum ecosystem
- Remote-first, globally distributed team
- Values autonomy, async work, and shared purpose
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible work structures
- Opportunities for growth
Before you apply
- Send CV and a short cover letter explaining background, interests in Web3 or related domains, and how you would like to make an impact
- Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted
About the company
Nethermind is a remote-first, globally distributed team working on Ethereum infrastructure, cryptography, zk systems, and DeFi.