Research Engineer
Tempo
About this role
The Research Engineer at Tempo will collaborate with researchers from Tempo, Paradigm, and Stripe to develop innovative features for the Tempo protocol focused on enhancing privacy, capital efficiency, and scalability in blockchain technology. Responsibilities include designing and prototyping new protocol-level solutions, conducting community consultations, and implementing production-ready features, particularly in Solidity for EVM-compatible blockchains. The ideal candidate should possess experience in protocol research, an understanding of consensus mechanisms, and a passion for utilizing cryptocurrency to improve real-world payment systems.
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About Tempo
tempo.xyzTempo is a purpose-built, layer 1 blockchain optimized for payment processing, enabling high-throughput and low-cost global transactions. Incubated by Stripe and Paradigm, it supports all major stablecoins and is designed to facilitate efficient transactions while maintaining predictable low fees. Tempo aims to transform financial flows for businesses, offering capabilities such as embedded payment features, real-time processing, and compliance measures, positioning itself as a key player in the fintech space.
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About Tempo
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$117k – $156k
per year