Blockchain Researcher (Web3)

TL;DR

Blockchain Researcher (Web3): Serving as a technical bridge between the platform and the broader ecosystem, researching protocol integrations and developing on-chain solutions with an accent on technical leadership and developer advocacy. Focus on defining product requirements, creating technical content, and building proof-of-concept code to demonstrate value for institutional investors.

Location: Must be based in the United States

Company

hirify.global is an advanced digital asset platform providing institutional custody, staking, trading, and security infrastructure, including the first federally chartered crypto bank in the U.S.

What you will do

• Research and prototype protocol integrations for emerging Layer 1 and Layer 2 blockchains.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and product teams to define integration roadmaps.
• Represent the company as a technical ambassador in forums, industry events, and client meetings.
• Produce high-quality technical content, including white papers and blog posts.
• Contribute to open-source repositories and participate in protocol governance forums.
• Develop developer tooling and proof-of-concept code to demonstrate DeFi use cases.

Requirements

• Must be based in the United States
• Deep technical understanding of crypto landscapes, including various Layer 1 and Layer 2 protocols.
• Demonstrable experience contributing to technical projects via GitHub.
• Ability to articulate complex technical concepts like Byzantine Fault Tolerance to both engineering and executive audiences.
• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to operate with high autonomy.
• Proficiency in using AI tools for prototyping, research, and technical reviews.

Nice to have

• Experience in Developer Relations, Technical Evangelism, or Protocol Specialist roles.
• Strong existing reputation and relationships within key blockchain ecosystems.
• History of presenting at technical conferences or hackathons.
• Understanding of institutional participant needs in digital assets.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive and welcoming workplace culture supporting diverse backgrounds.
• Opportunity to work at the intersection of financial services and distributed ledger technology.
• Involvement in building the foundational infrastructure of the digital asset economy.
• Company values respect and openness to ensure team members do their best work.