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Senior Researcher in Mechanism Design

Company: VirtualVocations
Location: Vista
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

A company is looking for a Senior Researcher, Mechanism Design.
Key Responsibilities

Design and evaluate mechanisms for economic security, decentralization, and performance
Evaluate potential attack vectors and develop mitigation strategies
Collaborate with the engineering team to design and test new mechanism options

Required Qualifications

Significant academic and applied experience in economics related to permissionless blockchains
Excellent knowledge of mechanisms and policies in existing blockchains
Familiarity with major DeFi primitives such as AMMs, bridges, and oracles
Experience with consensus mechanisms and staking economics
Previous experience at a L1 or L2 blockchain protocol is a plus

Keywords: VirtualVocations, Irvine , Senior Researcher in Mechanism Design, Other , Vista, California

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