DeFi Yield Strategy Engineer — Hybrid (Smart Contracts)

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Token options or performance bonuses

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible hybrid environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a DeFi Protocol Engineer to design and optimize yield farming strategies on decentralized platforms. You will develop smart contracts in Solidity, analyze on-chain data, and implement automated farming and liquidity provision systems.

The role emphasizes independent problem-solving in a fast-paced startup, with a hybrid work setup in the United States and opportunities to influence DeFi innovation and risk management across multiple networks.

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing and implementing DeFi strategies.
• Strong Solidity knowledge and smart contract frameworks.
• Experience with on-chain data analysis and blockchain explorers.
• Proficiency in Python or JavaScript for scripting and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy smart contracts for yield farming and liquidity strategies.
• Research and analyze new DeFi protocols, lending platforms, and staking opportunities.
• Implement algorithms for asset allocation and risk management within farming strategies.
• Monitor on-chain activity and protocol performance to adjust strategies.
• Integrate with multiple blockchain networks and DEXs.
• Conduct thorough testing and simulation before deployment.
• Collaborate with the engineering team on platform development and improvements.
• Ensure security and efficiency of deployed smart contracts and protocols.
• Stay informed about market trends and regulatory changes in DeFi.

Skills

DeFi experience

Solidity

Python/JavaScript

On-chain analytics

Financial markets & risk

Independent work

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Tools

Solidity tooling

Web3.js

Python

Job description

Placements24 seeks a DeFi Protocol Engineer to design and optimize yield farming strategies on decentralized platforms. You will develop smart contracts in Solidity, analyze on-chain data, and implement automated farming and liquidity provision systems.

The role emphasizes independent problem-solving in a fast-paced startup, with a hybrid work setup in the United States and opportunities to influence DeFi innovation and risk management across multiple networks.