Lead Smart Contract Engineer
Lead smart contract development on Ethereum/L2s for a top DeFi protocol. Design, deploy, audit, and optimize secure Solidity contracts while driving best practices and infrastructure.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy smart contracts on the Ethereum/L2 blockchains, ensuring they are secure, efficient, and optimized for gas consumption.
- Conduct thorough testing and auditing of smart contracts to ensure security and functionality, utilizing tools such as Forge for an enhanced development workflow.
- Stay abreast of the latest developments in Ethereum, Solidity, and blockchain technology to continually improve contract efficiency and security.
- Contribute to the development of internal best practices for smart contract development, including security measures, coding standards, and documentation.
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers to maintain high-quality code standards.
- Assist in the development and deployment of blockchain infrastructure.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with a strong foundation in cryptographic principles and blockchain technology.
- Proficient in Solidity with a solid portfolio of deployed smart contracts and DApps.
- Proficient in smart contract security practices and common vulnerabilities.
- Proficient in Cryptography techniques such as zero-knowledge proofs, roll-ups, etc.
- Experience with Ethereum development tools such as Foundry and Hardhat.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment.
- Strong communication skills to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions to both technical and non-technical team members.
Nice-to-Haves
- Advanced degrees.
- Experience with DevOps practices and tools for blockchain development.
Benefits
- Competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and token allocation grant.
- Opportunity to work with a Top 4 Ethereum protocol, by TVL.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Collaborative and inclusive work culture.
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space.
- Global team with opportunity for travel and working out of our 3 offices around the world.
- 4 weeks work from anywhere.
- Exciting company events and team-building off-sites.
Skills
Solidity, Ethereum, Foundry, Hardhat, Smart Contract Security, Cryptography, Zero-Knowledge Proofs, Rollups, Forge, DevOps
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