Senior Software Engineer, Blockchain (Smart Contracts)

Avalanche; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Avalanche is looking for a Smart Contract Engineer to join their team in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of software engineering experience, including 3 years in blockchain development. Responsibilities include designing blockchain architectures, developing smart contracts, and leading technical initiatives.

The role offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment focused on decentralised innovations and high-performance systems. Candidates passionate about building the future of DeFi are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• 3+ years focused on blockchain development.
• Strong understanding of smart contract security principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimise blockchain architectures for scalability.
• Develop and maintain smart contracts across protocols.
• Conduct technical research for new DeFi innovations.

Skills

Blockchain development

Smart contract development

Problem-solving

Ethereum and EVM ecosystems

Decentralised application architecture

Cross-chain interoperability

Tools

Solidity

EVM frameworks

Layer 2 solutions

Job description

1inch is the DeFi ecosystem building financial freedom for everyone. 1inch products help users and builders trade, hold and track digital assets - with the self-custody, comprehensive security and the intuitive user experience they need to unlock the potential of true crypto ownership. 1inch protocols and APIs provide core infrastructure across the DeFi industry and beyond. So if you're someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry-changing team.

Your mission

At 1inch, our engineering needs evolve rapidly. We are constantly seeking exceptional smart contract engineers to join our mission.

We look for engineers with a high-agency, 'Get Stuff Done' mindset and an unrelenting passion for decentralised innovation. We also embrace AI as a force multiplier for engineering, and value developers who thoughtfully leverage AI-powered tools to accelerate development, improve code quality, and solve complex technical challenges.

As part of our engineering ecosystem, you will contribute to designing, developing, and optimising the smart contracts and underlying infrastructure powering 1inch.

We value sophisticated problem-solvers who can navigate the lightning-fast shifts of the crypto landscape while executing securely at scale.

Working alongside our product leads and world-class engineers, your commitment to open-source excellence will keep 1inch at the absolute cutting edge of DeFi.

What you’ll do

• Design and optimise blockchain architectures with a strong focus on scalability, security, and performance
• Develop, integrate, and maintain smart contracts across decentralised protocols and infrastructure components
• Conduct technical research and build proof-of-concepts for new DeFi and blockchain innovations
• Design and improve cross-chain interoperability solutions, including bridging and atomic swap mechanisms
• Optimise smart contract execution efficiency with a focus on gas consumption and low-latency performance
• Collaborate with internal and external security auditors to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen protocol security
• Lead code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices, CI/CD workflows, and development standards
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers while contributing to a collaborative engineering culture

Who you are

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, including 3+ years focused on blockchain development
• Deep expertise in Ethereum and EVM ecosystems, including Solidity, Yul, and decentralised application architecture
• Strong experience building and deploying smart contracts in production environments
• Hands-on experience with Layer 2 scaling solutions and cross-chain infrastructure
• Proven ability to drive architectural decisions and lead complex technical initiatives from design to deployment
• Strong understanding of smart contract security principles, auditing processes, and vulnerability mitigation
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth engineering environments
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, ownership-driven mindset

Nice to haves

• Experience contributing to open-source blockchain or DeFi projects
• Familiarity with zero-knowledge technologies and rollup architectures
• Experience building high-performance distributed systems or low-latency infrastructure
• Understanding of DeFi protocols, liquidity aggregation, or on-chain trading systems
• Knowledge of Web3 developer tooling and blockchain infrastructure automation

1inch is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to evaluating all candidates on the basis of their skills, experience, and potential — regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, age, religion, disability, or any other characteristic. We believe diverse teams build better products, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.