Job Description:
1. Lead ETC’s migration to a modular client architecture, enabling plugin-based logic and leveraging upstream Ethereum improvements;
2. Develop a Proof-of-Work consensus engine via Engine API, decoupling consensus from execution;
3. Implement key execution-layer EIPs (Cancun/Prague-related): EIP-1153, EIP-5656, EIP-6780, plus supplemental Prague items (EIP-2935, EIP-2537, EIP-7702);
4. Integrate a delayed basefee mechanism aligned with EIP-1559 while preserving ETC’s monetary model;
5. Build and maintain testnets, CI/CD pipelines, and developer tooling to improve developer experience and protocol safety;
6. Collaborate closely with ETC Cooperative engineers, providing weekly progress updates and monthly reports to BITMAIN;
7. Maintain at least 3 hours daily overlap with GMT-3 working hours.
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Job Requirements:
1. Bachelor’s degree or above; 3+ years blockchain development experience;
2. Proficiency in Go, Rust, or C++ with strong blockchain protocol development expertise;
3. Deep knowledge of Ethereum/EVM internals and Proof-of-Work consensus;
4. Experience contributing to blockchain clients (e.g., Geth, Nethermind, Erigon);
5. Familiarity with execution-layer EIPs and their implementation;
6. Self-driven, problem-solving mindset, strong team collaboration skills;
7. Experience with CI/CD or developer tooling is a plus;
8. Prior open-source contributions are highly valued;
9. Fluent in English and Chinese (bilingual, both required for daily work).
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Benefits:
Opportunity to contribute to ETC core development and shape the protocol roadmap
Flexible working hours and global working sites
Professional development support
Dedicated time for research, prototyping, and open-source contributions
Collaborative environment with direct access to senior blockchain experts
