Remote Smart Contract Engineer - Zetachain

Blockchain Works; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading blockchain company is seeking a Smart Contract Engineer to develop and optimize blockchain protocols. You will engage with innovative blockchain technologies, ensuring high-quality contract development while playing a pivotal role in enhancing cross-chain interoperability. Join us in shaping the future of decentralized connectivity.

Benefits

Cutting-edge technology

Impactful role

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Capable of understanding and building complex blockchain architectures.
• Proven track record in software engineering, showing expertise in Go, Rust, and Solidity.
• Involved in open-source projects and updated on trends in blockchain technology.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of ZetaChain protocol, focusing on high-quality code.
• Develop and optimize EVM contracts written in Solidity.
• Integrate with various networks like Solana and TON.

Skills

Blockchain Development

Solidity

Go

Rust

Education

4+ years of software development experience

2+ years of blockchain development experience

Tools

Cosmos SDK

btcsuite

Ethereum

FunC (TON)

Job description

As a Smart Contract Engineer at ZetaChain, you will play an integral role in designing and implementing the protocol contracts that drive our cross-chain connectivity platform. Your work will be centered on building and optimizing smart contract architectures that seamlessly integrate with the ZetaChain EVM and other connected chains.

Your primary focus will be the development of secure, scalable smart contracts, ensuring their smooth integration into the core protocol. In this position, you’ll explore and work with a variety of blockchain technologies, engaging deeply with EVM chains as well as non-EVM chains such as Solana and TON. You’ll contribute to the advancement of cross-chain interoperability, playing a key role in realizing our vision of building a universal EVM that seamlessly connects all blockchain ecosystems.

About ZetaChain

ZetaChain aims to be the only blockchain you’ll ever need. It is a layer 1 blockchain and developer platform that connects any L1 and L2, from Ethereum to Bitcoin and beyond. Access all of crypto in one place, as a developer or user.

ZetaChain prides itself on its vibrant and active community, a testament to our growing impact and relevance in the blockchain space:

• Thriving Ecosystem: 1000+ dApps developed between testnet and mainnet
• Engagement: Over a million community members
• Live on Mainnet: Partnered with all major exchanges
• Activity: Network has over 3M unique addresses
• Well Funded: Raised over $27M

Find out more about our ecosystem: https://www.zetachain.com/ecosystem

Find out more about our hiring culture: Dream Team Culture

Why You Want To Work Here

• Cutting-Edge Technology: Dive deep into the latest advancements in blockchain technology with ZetaChain's innovative protocol.
• Impactful Role: Play a pivotal role in shaping the security and efficiency of a leading blockchain protocol.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the rapidly evolving blockchain landscape, ensuring you're always at the forefront of the industry.

Responsibilities

• Actively contribute to the development of the ZetaChain protocol, focusing on high-quality code and innovative solutions.
• Engage in the development and optimization of EVM contracts written in Solidity, ensuring they meet high standards of quality and efficiency.
• Dive deep into different blockchain technologies to optimize integrations with various networks like Solana, TON, and more.

Who Would Be a Good Fit for This Role?

1. Experienced Blockchain Developer:

• Individuals with substantial experience in blockchain development, capable of understanding and building complex blockchain architectures.

1. Innovative Software Engineering Background:

• Developers who have a proven track record in software engineering, showing expertise in languages like Go, Rust, or Solidity.

1. Contributor to Open Source and Blockchain Communities:

• Individuals actively involved in the blockchain community, contributing to open-source projects and staying updated with the latest trends and advancements in blockchain technology.

Requirements

• Our tech stack
• Protocol: Go (Cosmos SDK, go-ethereum, btcsuite)
• Smart contracts: Solidity, Rust (Solana), FunC (TON)
• Location
• Remote or San Francisco
• Experience
• 4+ years of software development experience
• 2+ years of blockchain development experience
• Must Have: Hands-on blockchain development experience
• Additional Responsibilities
• Participate in on-call rotation (Once every 7 weeks)