Protocol Security Engineer
Matter Labs · Security
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AT A GLANCE
Eligibility
Worldwide
Category
Security
Salary
Not disclosed
Employment
Full Time
Experience
Senior
Posted
Aug 26, 2026
Checked for remote eligibility. This role is open to applicants based in Hungary.
Matter Labs is hiring a Protocol Security Engineer to protect core ZKsync infrastructure from a fully remote, global setup.
This role focuses on internal security reviews, threat modeling, and incident response for ZKsync's smart contracts and blockchain nodes. The engineer will have broad autonomy to identify and resolve vulnerabilities while influencing secure design practices across development teams.
Why You’ll Love This Role
Worldwide remote location
Competitive base salary with no geographic discounts
Performance-based variable compensation
Long-term ZK token incentive
Occasional travel to team gatherings
What You’ll Bring
Proven record in security engineering or security research
Experience with threat modeling and security-focused code review
Proficiency in C++, Go, or Scala
Strong grounding in algorithms and data structures
Ability to perform protocol-level debugging and root-cause analysis
Proficiency in written and spoken English
What You’ll Get
Benefits not specified in the listing
About the Company
Matter Labs is the company behind zkSync, a Layer-2 protocol designed to scale Ethereum using zero-knowledge proofs. Founded in 2018, the company is backed by firms such as a16z and Union Square Ventures.
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