Protocol Engineer
OnHires, San Francisco, CA, United States
Our client is an innovative Web3 fintech infrastructure startup on a mission to revolutionize decentralized finance through our Decentralized Private Key Management ecosystem and pioneering "Key Permission Smart Contracts". Backed by $1.2M in funding and strategic partnerships with MANTRA, IDA, and Qupital, we bridge traditional finance and Web3 technology to create next-generation financial products. Our team is composed of highly skilled professionals, including co-founders from Cambridge University, who thrive on versatility, innovation, and the rapid development of MVPs (Minimum Viable Products).
Who They're Looking For
The company is looking for an innovative Protocol Engineer to join their team, working remotely within or close to the EST timezone. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in blockchain protocols, the EVM, and a passion for building decentralized applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop blockchain protocols. You’ll help design and implement new blockchain protocols to enhance our platform’s functionality and security.
- Optimize smart contracts. You’ll work on optimizing and auditing smart contracts to ensure efficiency and security.
- Ensure security. You’ll work with auditors, security researchers, and internal testing tools to ensure the security of smart contract systems.
- Collaborate with product teams. You’ll work closely with product managers and engineers to integrate blockchain solutions into our platform.
- Research and innovate. You’ll stay up-to-date with the latest developments in blockchain technology and propose innovative solutions.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in Solidity development.
- Proficiency in Solidity and with modern Solidity development frameworks (e.g. Foundry).
- Deep understanding of the EVM.
- Security-minded with strong smart contract testing experience (fuzz testing, invariant testing, etc.).
- Strong understanding of decentralized exchanges (Uniswap V2 + V3, Uniswap X, dYdX v4, etc.).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- (Plus) Experience with prediction markets.
- (Plus) Experience auditing smart contracts.
- (Plus) Open source contributor.
- (Plus) Active participant on ethresear.ch.
Why Join Us
- Technical Innovation: Work on cutting-edge cryptographic solutions and shape the future of blockchain infrastructure.
- Strategic Impact: Join as a technical co-founder with significant influence on product direction and company strategy.
- Global Collaboration: Engage with a distributed team while enjoying a flexible work-life balance.
- Growth Potential: Benefit from substantial equity offerings and leadership opportunities.
- Developer-Centric Culture: Thrive in an environment that prioritizes technical excellence and continuous learning.
What Company Offers
- Competitive salary & equity.
- Unlimited PTO, Health, Vision, & Dental coverage.
- 401k Match. Hardware setup — new MacBook Pro, big display, & accessories.
- $15/Day Lunch Credit.