Job Description
About the Team:
Our team is led by Harvard grads with prior experience at Bridgewater, IOI, IMO, and IPhO medalists, and lead engineers for Maple Finance and 21Shares.
Role:
We seek a talented and experienced Staff Smart Contracts Engineer to join our dynamic team on a contract basis. This fully remote position requires a minimum 4-hour overlap with Eastern Time (ET).
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain smart contracts for our perpetual DEX.
- Integrate Chainlink’s Functions product for low-latency price feeds for long-tail assets.
- Design and implement DeFi protocols for real-world assets.
- Ensure the security and robustness of smart contracts through rigorous testing and audits.
- Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate smart contracts with the web3 interface.
- Optimize gas efficiency and overall performance of smart contracts.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in Solidity, Ethereum, and DeFi.
- Debug and resolve issues related to smart contract functionality and deployment.
- Contribute to the overall architecture and design of our DEX platform.
Requirements:
- Proficient in Solidity with a strong portfolio of previous smart contract projects.
- In-depth understanding of the Ethereum blockchain and DeFi protocols.
- Familiarity with security best practices in smart contract development.
- Ability to write clean, well-documented, and efficient code.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a remote team with excellent communication skills.
- Highly motivated, proactive, and capable of meeting deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in DeFi or blockchain projects.
- Familiarity with Chainlink’s Functions product or other oracle services.
- Experience with collective liquidity pools and trading platforms.
- Contributions to open-source projects.
Benefits:
- Fully remote work with flexible hours.
- Opportunity to work with a highly experienced and diverse team.
- Competitive contract-based compensation.