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Role Overview

As a Blockchain Protocol Engineer, you will work on designing, implementing, and optimizing blockchain core functionalities. This role is ideal for someone passionate about distributed systems, blockchain consensus, and protocol-level problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain blockchain protocol components (consensus, networking, storage).
• Work with Golang / Cosmos SDK or Rust + Parity Substrate to build scalable blockchain solutions.
• Implement features related to chain abstraction and account abstraction.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and security of blockchain networks.
• Collaborate with cryptographers, fullstack engineers, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Conduct peer code reviews and contribute to open-source blockchain initiatives.
• Troubleshoot and resolve protocol-level issues in testnet and mainnet environments.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3–5 years of software engineering experience with 2+ years in blockchain protocol development.
• Strong proficiency in Golang or Rust (Cosmos SDK / Parity Substrate experience preferred).
• Solid understanding of blockchain consensus algorithms (PoS, PoW, BFT, etc.).
• Experience with chain abstraction and account abstraction concepts.
• Knowledge of cryptographic primitives (hash functions, digital signatures, Merkle trees).
• Familiarity with P2P networking, smart contract platforms, and blockchain security practices.
• Strong debugging and performance optimization skills.

About Us

Alfred Capital - Alfred Capital is a next-generation on-chain proprietary quantitative trading technology provider, pioneering fully autonomous algorithmic systems that reshape trading and capital allocation in decentralized finance. 

As a sister company of Deqode — a 400+ person blockchain innovation powerhouse — we operate at the cutting edge of quant research, distributed infrastructure, and high-frequency execution.

What We Build

• Alpha Discovery via On‑Chain Intelligence — Developing trading signals using blockchain data, CEX/DEX markets, and protocol mechanics.
• DeFi-Native Execution Agents — Automated systems that execute trades across decentralized platforms.
• ML-Augmented Infrastructure — Machine learning pipelines for real-time prediction, execution heuristics, and anomaly detection.
• High-Throughput Systems — Resilient, low-latency engines that operate 24/7 across EVM and non-EVM chains tuned for high-frequency trading (HFT) and real-time response
• Data-Driven MEV Analysis & Strategy — We analyze mempools, order flow, and validator behaviors to identify and capture MEV opportunities ethically—powering strategies that interact deeply with the mechanics of block production and inclusion.

Evaluation Process

• HR Discussion – A brief conversation to understand your motivation and alignment with the role.
• Initial Technical Interview – A quick round focused on fundamentals and problem-solving approach.
• Take-Home Assignment – Assesses research ability, learning agility, and structured thinking.
• Assignment Presentation – Deep-dive into your solution, design choices, and technical reasoning.
• Final Interview – A concluding round to explore your background, interests, and team fit in depth.
• Optional Interview – In specific cases, an additional round may be scheduled to clarify certain aspects or conduct further assessment before making a final decision.

Quantitative R&D Engineer

As a Quantitative R&D Engineer, you’ll explore data and design logic that becomes live trading strategies. You’ll bridge the gap between raw research and deployed, autonomous capital systems.

What You’ll Work On

• Analyze on-chain and market data to identify inefficiencies and behavioral patterns.
• Develop and prototype systematic trading strategies using statistical and ML-based techniques.
• Contribute to signal research, backtesting infrastructure, and strategy evaluation frameworks.
• Monitor and interpret DeFi protocol mechanics (AMMs, perps, lending markets) for alpha generation.
• Collaborate with engineers to turn research into production-grade, automated trading systems.

Ideal Traits

• Strong in data structures, algorithms, and core CS fundamentals.
• Proficiency in any programming language
• Understanding of probability, statistics, or ML concepts.
• Self-driven and comfortable with ambiguity, iteration, and fast learning cycles.
• Strong interest in markets, trading, or algorithmic systems.

Bonus Points For

• Experience with backtesting or feature engineering.
• Exposure to crypto primitives (AMMs, perps, mempools, etc.)
• Projects involving alpha signals, strategy testing, or DeFi bots.
• Participation in quant contests, hackathons, or open-source work.

What You’ll Gain:

• Cutting-Edge Tech Stack: You'll work on modern infrastructure and stay up to date with the latest trends in technology.
• Idea-Driven Culture: We welcome and encourage fresh ideas. Your input is valued, and you're empowered to make an impact from day one.
• Ownership & Autonomy: You’ll have end-to-end ownership of projects. We trust our team and give them the freedom to make meaningful decisions.
• Impact-Focused: Your work won’t be buried under bureaucracy. You’ll see it go live and make a difference in days, not quarters

What We Value:

• Craftsmanship over shortcuts: We appreciate engineers who take the time to understand the problem deeply and build durable solutions—not just quick fixes.
• Depth over haste: If you're the kind of person who enjoys going one level deeper to really "get" how something works, you'll thrive here.
• Invested mindset: We're looking for people who don't just punch tickets, but care about the long-term success of the systems they build.
• Curiosity with follow-through: We admire those who take the time to explore and validate new ideas, not just skim the surface.

Compensation:

• INR 6 - 12 LPA
• Performance Bonuses: Linked to contribution, delivery, and impact.

• 4+ years of development experience and at least 1 year of smart contract developer experience in solidity
• Solid experience in delivering resilient and secure code in Solidity
• Knowledge and experience of the test-driven development
• Very good understanding of the Blockchain technologies, especially Ethereum
• Familiar with the common Smart Contract vulnerabilities
• Solid understanding about Ethereum infrastructure, e.g. like Gnosis, TheGraph

• Expertise in Typescript, Nodejs and Golang. 
• Prior working experience in Hyperledger 2.x. 
• Strong understanding of blockchain, smart contracts, consensus mechanisms and cryptography. 
• Proficiency in developing Chain codes/Smart Contracts. 
• Experience building front end applications using Angular. 
• Proficient in MongoDB. 
• Experience with Relation databases like MySQL, MSSQL. 
• Write application code, smart contracts, and unit test cases according to the quality guidelines. 
• Work across multiple teams, mentor junior developers and actively participate in code reviews. 
• Co-ordinate with architects to produce technical designs.  
• Skilled in Docker, Kubernetes, Nginx, Git. 
• Knowledge of design patterns and best practices. 
• Document the development process, architecture, and standard components. 
• Awareness of CI/CD pipelines.

1. Min 3 yrs of experience in Software Development
2. 2+ yrs of experience in Blockchain & Hyperledger experience is a must
3. Good experience with Microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, Devops, and Cloud Technologies.
4. Experience with Java / Golang / Python / Nodejs / ROR / C# or any OO Language.
5. Nice to have CHFA or CHFD certifications 

• Build and deploy architecture for complex blockchain solutions.
• Maintain and extend current client- and server-side applications responsible for integration and business logic
• Be involved in the global blockchain community—work on implementing and integrating the latest improvement proposals
• Build cross-chain bridges.
• Building on-chain governance

• Strong software development background.
• Experience in Solidity.
• Worked with Defi offerings such as staking, farming, flash loans, etc.
• Experience with building on Ethereum & Matic.
• Strong knowledge of concurrency and writing efficient and safe multithreaded code
• Strong knowledge of common algorithms and data structures
• Familiarity with basic cryptography
• Familiarity with P2P networks
• Strong knowledge of bitcoin-like blockchains

• building an ERC-20 token with an in-built unlock schedule.
• building a smart contract to accept a certain ERC-20 token and take actions based on it
• farming/staking system
• collateral-based lending
• cross chain development
• on-chain governance
• Deploying NFTs

• Remote first company
• Quarterly appraisal and bonus
• Health insurance Benefits of INR 5,00,000
• Employee professional development - Each employee has 5% of their monthly remuneration, annually to spend on educational activities or material
• Flexible working hour

And much more...