The Role
We're searching for an experienced and highly skilled Smart Contract Software Engineer to join our rapidly growing team. In this role, you will play a key part in the design, development, implementation, and operational support of Ethereum-based smart contracts for some of the top base DeFi protocols. As part of this role, you'll also be building tooling to support operations for deployment, governance, and integration with other protocols. We provide a unique opportunity to learn and work with a world-class DeFi team.
What You'll Do ️
- Create secure smart contracts for Defi protocols, AI Agents and crosschain applications
- Write and review governance proposals using the Solidity open-source framework we built, and continue to maintain and improve the framework
- Work closely with the engineering team to ensure smooth contract integration with both frontend and backend
- Ensure the security and efficiency of smart contracts through thorough testing, code reviews, and audits with our audit guidelines
- Keep up to date with the latest developments in the DeFi and AI ecosystem (general finger on the pulse of new trends, EIPs, etc.)
- Define and discover project requirements, considering edge cases and the downstream effects of system changes
- Contribute to the improvement and maintenance of our internal and open source tools and frameworks
- Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share best practices
What You Bring ️
- Proven experience in Solidity and Ethereum smart contract development
- Deep knowledge of DeFi protocols and concepts
- Proficiency in a general-purpose programming language like JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python
- Familiarity with frameworks such as Foundry, Viem, Ethers
- Familiarity with AI coding tools like Claude Code, Cline, Cursor
- Public/open source project contributions
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Security mindset
Nice to Have
- Experience building smart contracts for non-EVM blockchains like Solana
- Cross-chain messaging experience (Wormhole, LayerZero)
- Backend/Frontend development experience
- Participation in bug bounty contests, hackathons (IRL/Virtual), etc.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science