General Application- Remote, Worldwide

Job description

🌍 ARE YOU THE ONE? We’re always looking for exceptional people to join our team at Nethermind. Whether you're an engineer, Web3 researcher, AI practitioner, product builder, or a community builder—this is your chance to work alongside some of the greatest minds in the blockchain ecosystem and shape the future of Web3 with us. If you're passionate about open-source collaboration, decentralized tech, or building at the intersection of Web3 and AI — we’d love to hear from you. This is an open application: if you're excited about what we do at Nethermind and believe you can contribute, we want to hear from you. WHAT YOU MIGHT BRING: - A 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, and an ability to collaborate across distributed, async teams. - A proactive mindset and ability to thrive in ambiguity, taking ownership and driving impact with minimal direction. - Passion for Ethereum, open-source software, and the long-term vision of decentralized networks. BONUS IF YOU 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. WHY JOIN NETHERMIND? - Work on high-impact projects with top engineers, researchers, and builders in the Ethereum ecosystem. - Be part of a remote-first, globally distributed team that values autonomy, async work, and shared purpose. - Shape the future of Ethereum infrastructure, cryptography, zk systems, DeFi, and more. - A culture of transparency, experimentation, and deep learning. - Competitive compensation, flexible work structures, and opportunities for growth. APPLY NOW If you're excited about what we do at Nethermind and see yourself contributing to our mission—we’d love to hear from you. 📨 Send us your CV and a short cover letter explaining your background, your interests in Web3 or related domains, and how you’d like to make an impact. Note: Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Important Notice for Candidates Recruitment scams are becoming increasingly common. Please keep the following guidelines in mind when applying for roles at Nethermind. Where We May Contact You Our Recruitment Team will only contact candidates using official company email addresses ending in @nethermind.io http://nethermind.io. Any communication from our Team will always come from an official company domain — never from Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, Outlook, or any other free email service. You can also find us only through our official Nethermind accounts on: - LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/nethermind - X / Twitter https://x.com/Nethermind - GitHub https://github.com/NethermindEth Please note that we do not use Facebook for recruitment outreach. How We Conduct Interviews All interview scheduling and recruitment communication is managed exclusively through Ashby, our official hiring platform. You may receive scheduling emails sent via Ashby on behalf of our Recruitment Team. Before clicking any links, please make sure the message originates from a legitimate and trusted Ashby source. We do not conduct interviews through: - WhatsApp - Telegram - Wire - Google Hangouts - Signal - Discord DMs - or any other unofficial messaging platforms What We Will Never Do Nethermind will never: - Ask for your banking details, passwords, seed phrases, and wallet credentials at any stage of the hiring process - Request payments, deposits, or fees related to recruitment or interviews - Contact you through unofficial email addresses or suspicious messaging accounts - Ask you to install unknown software or share access to your devices If you ever receive suspicious communication claiming to represent Nethermind, please treat it with caution and verify the source carefully before responding.