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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.

240k – 300kNew York, NYDenver, COBackend EngineeringOnsite

About the role

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

SolidityEthereumFoundryHardhatSmart Contract SecurityCryptographyZero-Knowledge ProofsRollupsForgeDevOps

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