Blockchain Researcher / Research Engineer

About Story

Story aims to grow the creativity of the internet. The internet has introduced revolutionary new methods of developing and distributing creative work: endless remixing, participatory franchises, and AI generated content. However, our current intellectual property infrastructure works against the openness of the internet instead of embracing it. Story Protocol is building an IP infrastructure optimized for the internet era.

Story aims to address these crucial requirements. Our mission is to unleash the creativity of the internet by building the native IP infrastructure layer of the web.

Our open IP repository enables creative IPs — prose, images, audio, and more — to record their evolutionary journey from inception through the endless combinatorics of digital co-creation. Beyond tracking the provenance and attribution of IP as it grows, we also provide modules that power frictionless composability, allowing anyone to contribute to an IP and to capture the value of that contribution.

Just as Git revolutionized the development of open source software by encompassing the networked evolution of code, Story is transforming the development of creative IP.

Our team features deep expertise in media, tech, and business. Founding team members are successful serial entrepreneurs. We are backed by top VCs globally.

Now, we’re looking for stellar engineers on our journey to usher in the next era of IP business –– we invite you to join us.

The Role

As a blockchain researcher/research engineer, you will be conducting advanced research on the cutting-edge blockchain technologies including but not limited to consensus algorithm, blockchain VM, account abstraction, zero knowledge proof, rollup, trustless bridge, etc. You will be working with engineering team to build proof-of-concept demo and working with leadership team to plan out the roadmap of the protocol and technology.

Responsibilities

• Research & Development: Conduct advanced research on the latest blockchain technologies including but not limited to consensus algorithm, blockchain VM, account abstraction, zero-knowledge proofs, rollups, modular blockchain, blockchain bridges, and layer-two solutions. Your focus will be on how these technologies can be harnessed to create new ways of managing, protecting, and commercializing intellectual property.
• Prototyping & Implementation: Engage hands-on with the technology, building prototypes and Proof of Concepts (PoCs) that demonstrate the applicability of your research findings to real-world IP challenges.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely with the leadership team to shape the roadmap for the protocol and technology, ensuring alignment with our business objectives. Collaborate across teams and with external partners to ensure a seamless development process.
• Publishing & Communication: Write research reports, present findings at conferences, and contribute to research publications in the blockchain space. Engage with the wider community, sharing knowledge and fostering innovation.

Qualifications

• Education: Master or Ph.D (preferred) in CS, Math, Engineering, or related technical field.
• Experience: Proven hands-on experience in blockchain technology, ideally in a research or development capacity.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in blockchain algorithm, cryptography, and related technologies. Familiarity with programming languages such as Solidity, Go, Rust, Typescript.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, creativity, ability to work in a team or independently, excellent communication skills.