Head of L2 Engineering - ZK Layer 2

Role Overview
We're looking for a founding-level Head of L2 Engineering to lead the architecture, development, and deployment of our ZK-native Layer 2 infrastructure.


You will own the end-to-end buildout of our EVM-compatible, privacy-preserving rollup, collaborating closely with our cryptography and product teams. The ideal candidate has deep hands-on experience with zero-knowledge proofs and has shipped a production-grade rollup or zkEVM.


Responsibilities

• Lead engineering for our Layer 2 platform—from protocol design to production deployment
• Architect and scale a performant, composable zkEVM-based L2 with privacy guarantees
• Build and mentor a global team across protocol, smart contracts, infrastructure, and full-stack development
• Collaborate with cryptography experts on zk circuit optimization, prover performance, and privacy features
• Make key decisions on sequencer design, data availability, rollup tooling, and bridging
• Partner with Product and BD to align roadmap and go-to-market execution
• Ensure secure integration of stablecoins, RWAs, and DeFi apps into the ledger
• Foster a culture of clarity, quality, security, and speed

Required Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering blockchain/L2/zkEVM products from inception to scale
• 15+ years in engineering, with 4+ years leading design and implementation of production blockchain or L2 infrastructure
• Expertise in zero-knowledge systems (e.g., STARKs, SNARKs, zkEVMs, Halo2, Plonky2, Cairo)
• Deep fluency in Ethereum, EVM execution, and rollup mechanics
• Strong technical leadership and team scaling experience
• Proficiency in Rust, Solidity, or zk circuit languages (e.g., Cairo, Circom, Noir)
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with cryptography, compliance, and business teams
• Ideally based in San Francisco, New York, or Switzerland; open to other locations for exceptional candidates

Nice to Have

• Experience with stablecoins, privacy-preserving assets, or programmable wallets
• Familiarity with sequencing, MEV protection, and interoperability frameworks
• Contributions to open-source ZK tooling or rollup frameworks

What We Offer

• Opportunity to co-found and architect the first privacy-preserving AI EVM Layer 2
• Influence over the next trillion-dollar ledger in global finance
• Work with world-class experts in cryptography, AI, and capital markets
• Highly competitive compensation, including equity and token grants
• Global institutional client base from day one, backed by top-tier Silicon Valley investors
  
  

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