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Hive is evolving. We're building the next generation of collaboration infrastructure&mdash;and we&rsquo;re looking for a founding Senior Backend Engineer with deep expertise in protocol design, smart contract development (EVM), and distributed systems to help shape our future.Our first milestone? Launching a new, modular workflow vault system to support trusted task, data, and permission orchestration across teams and organizations. You'll lead the design and development of backend infrastructure that could evolve into a scalable, secure protocol for collaborative work coordination&mdash;bringing Hive's vision of streamlined, intelligent project management to new heights.This role combines deep technical work with creative problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration. You&rsquo;ll work directly with our engineering, product, and leadership teams, playing a foundational role in architecting a protocol-driven future for Hive.What You&rsquo;ll Do<ul><li>Design and implement core backend logic for the MVP of Hive&rsquo;s collaboration vault system</li><li>Build secure, scalable APIs and smart contract interfaces to enable workflow automation, permissions, and integrations</li><li>Collaborate with frontend teams to deliver seamless UX across on-chain and off-chain data</li><li>Work with our product and design teams to translate user needs into flexible backend systems</li><li>Prioritize performance, security, and extensibility in everything you ship</li><li>Lead technical decision-making on protocol architecture, data models, and integrations</li><li>Contribute to a long-term vision of protocol-enabled, permissionless collaboration across the enterprise ecosystem</li></ul>What We&rsquo;re Looking For<ul><li>5+ years of experience in backend or full-stack engineering</li><li>Advanced knowledge of Solidity and/or distributed backend systems (experience with Rust is a plus)</li><li>Deep understanding of the EVM, Layer 2 ecosystems (e.g. Arbitrum, Optimism), or distributed consensus systems</li><li>Strong system design and API development skills</li><li>Passion for collaboration tools, productivity infrastructure, and decentralized technologies</li><li>Experience working closely with cross-functional teams in agile environments</li><li>Comfort with startup pace and ownership mentality</li></ul>Bonus Points For<ul><li>Prior experience building in the DeFi, DAO, or decentralized collaboration space</li><li>Contributions to open-source backend or blockchain-related projects</li><li>Knowledge of identity, access control, or workflow orchestration</li><li>Experience with formal verification or advanced testing frameworks</li><li>Strong opinions on what the future of collaboration should look like</li></ul>Why Join Hive<ul><li>Be a founding engineer shaping the core of our protocol-powered infrastructure</li><li>Work alongside experienced builders in a fast-moving, values-driven team</li><li>Help define how millions of teams collaborate in a decentralized future</li><li>Competitive salary + meaningful equity + product ownership</li><li>Remote-first culture with flexible hours and a focus on outcomes over activity</li></ul>About HiveHive is the productivity platform for modern teams&mdash;used by thousands of companies to manage projects, tasks, and collaboration in one place. Our mission is to help teams move faster by combining flexibility, intelligence, and simplicity into a unified workspace. Now, we&rsquo;re pushing the boundaries of how collaboration can work in a decentralized world&mdash;and we&rsquo;re looking for builders ready to lead the charge.Don&rsquo;t meet every requirement? We value curiosity, creative thinkers, and non-traditional backgrounds. If you&rsquo;re excited by the role and think you can bring something special to Hive, we want to hear from you.Job Type: ContractPay: $130,000.00 - $165,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Referral program</li></ul>Work Location: Remote

Protocol Engineer (EVM)

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Protocol Engineer (EVM)