This role is for a technical partner to the Lido on Ethereum research lead. You'll be responsible for the technical part of Ethereum research arm.
Key ScopeParticipate in protocol discussions at the frontier of both Ethereum and Lido research – e.g. FOCIL vs multiple concurrent proposers – understand the impacts of these discussions on Lido, and be able to propose and effectively communicate alternative options and/or improvements
Monitor suggested changes to the Ethereum protocol closely and analyze their impact – on the chain as a whole and on the Lido protocol specifically
Develop recommendations for modifications to the Lido protocol based on changes to Ethereum – and vice versa
Propose EIPs, review EIP drafts, track related discussions, and provide the dev team with regular updates on what's happening
Minimum of 2 years of experience in crypto
Strong research background
In-depth understanding of Ethereum protocol mechanics
Regular user of decentralized applications and protocols
Experience navigating and participating in open source development discussions
Proficient in one or more programming languages
Familiarity with Solidity, EVM, EIPs
Ability to read and analyze smart contracts
Ability to conduct detailed technical and economic analysis of protocol improvement proposals
Ability to provide clear and well-founded recommendations for suggested protocol changes
Ability to analyze and interpret ethereum-derived data
Experience writing and submitting Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) and/or contributing to ethresear.ch posts is an advantage but not a requirement
You are fascinated by what is possible with the Ethereum protocol and love following the latest research on ethresear.ch
You are able to autonomously get up to speed with new fields that interest you. You’re good at learning the basics, asking “dumb” questions, and finding the material you need to get up to speed on something important
You’re a clear writer and communicator. You’re able to share what you’ve learned with others, increasing the leverage of your work by striving to help others not only understand but even extend your work
You love navigating and participating in open source development discussions. You're receptive to feedback, open to alternative viewpoints, and able to communicate effectively to get your point(s) across without offending others
You’re independently minded and self motivated. You’re able to work without much oversight, going deep on a topic, until you’ve built a sufficient understanding
This is a great opportunity to contribute to someone who is fascinated by protocol-level research and development work and wants to engage further. The applicant should not expect a lot of training regarding generic research and development but can expect as much onboarding as is required for understanding and working with Lido and Ethereum.
Key FactorsWork from anywhere in the world
Competitive fees in $
Flexible schedule
Funding for education, including English & professional growth courses
Equipment & co-working reimbursement capabilities
Overseas conferences, community immersion
Long-term incentives
