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About Daylight

Daylight is seeking a Protocol Engineer to design and implement secure, scalable networking protocols and systems. This role focuses on building robust communication primitives that power Daylight's products and services.

Role Overview

As a Protocol Engineer, you will own protocol design from specification through implementation, performance tuning, and deployment. You will influence architecture, drive reliability, and help set technical standards for security and performance.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and evolve networking and transport protocols
Analyze performance, latency, and reliability; drive optimization efforts
Collaborate with security, platform, and product teams to ensure robust protocol designs
Develop tests and tooling to validate protocol correctness and resilience
Document protocols, interfaces, and design decisions for cross-functional teams
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical direction

Qualifications

Experience in protocol design, networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, TLS), and distributed systems
Proficiency in systems programming languages (e.g., Rust, C/C++, Go)
Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Location

New York, NY — On-site

Benefits

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
Health, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible work arrangements where applicable
Growth opportunities and a collaborative engineering environment

How to Apply

Apply through the Greenhouse listing linked below. Include a resume and any relevant project work or links.

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