Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Engineer

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary incentives

Fully remote with flexible hours

Health and wellness benefits

Growth opportunities

Pioneering team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative DeFi Engineer to design and deploy secure financial products on the blockchain, with fully remote work options from Welkom and other locations. You will collaborate with engineers and product managers to build scalable DeFi protocols, implement security best practices, and provide thorough test coverage.

The role requires strong software engineering skills and a solid understanding of financial markets. Remote work is supported in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of software development experience with DeFi protocol development.
• Proficiency in Solidity and DeFi primitives.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement core DeFi protocols and smart contracts.
• Integrate with blockchain networks and external DeFi protocols.
• Write clean, secure code with test coverage.
• Optimize gas usage and performance of contracts and apps.
• Collaborate with product team to define DeFi features.
• Monitor deployed protocols and perform upgrades or fixes.

Skills

DeFi

Solidity

Backend development

Financial markets knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Finance/related

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an innovative Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Engineer to join their dynamic team, operating remotely from Welkom and other locations. You will be at the forefront of building and deploying sophisticated financial products and protocols on the blockchain. This role requires a unique blend of strong software engineering skills, a deep understanding of financial markets, and a passion for decentralized technologies. You will collaborate with a talented group of engineers and product managers to create secure, efficient, and user-friendly DeFi applications that redefine traditional finance. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a rapidly growing sector and shape the future of finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement core DeFi protocols and smart contracts (e.g., AMMs, lending protocols, yield farms).
• Integrate with various blockchain networks and external DeFi protocols.
• Write clean, efficient, and secure code with comprehensive test coverage.
• Optimize smart contracts and applications for gas efficiency and performance.
• Collaborate with the product team to define and implement new DeFi features and strategies.
• Monitor deployed protocols, identify risks, and implement necessary upgrades or fixes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience (4+ years) in software development, with a strong focus on DeFi protocol development .
• Proficiency in smart contract languages like Solidity and experience with DeFi primitives.
• Solid understanding of financial concepts, market dynamics, and risk management in finance.
• Experience with backend development and integrating blockchain technologies with web applications.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, remote environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and learning in the DeFi space.
• Be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of financial services.