Rust Developer - Blockchain & Web3

Inner Circle Agency Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company focused on blockchain solutions is seeking a skilled Rust Developer to build cutting-edge blockchain applications. This role involves optimizing smart contract execution and collaborating with a team to improve decentralized systems. The ideal candidate has strong Rust experience and a solid understanding of blockchain protocols. This is a remote/hybrid/on-site position with opportunities to work on complex, scalable, and secure infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Rust programming language.
• Understanding of blockchain protocols like Ethereum, Solana, Polkadot.
• Experience with smart contract development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-performance blockchain applications using Rust.
• Optimize and secure smart contract execution.
• Collaborate with cryptographers and blockchain engineers.

Skills

Rust programming

Blockchain protocols

Smart contract development

Cryptography

Open-source contributions

Job description

Rust Developer - Blockchain & Web3

Location: Remote / Hybrid / On-site

About the Role:
We’re looking for a skilled Rust Developer to build cutting-edge blockchain applications, optimize smart contract execution, and contribute to high-performance decentralized solutions. If you have experience in Rust and enjoy working on complex, scalable, and secure blockchain infrastructure, this role is for you!

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain high-performance blockchain applications using Rust.

• Optimize and secure smart contract execution.

• Collaborate with cryptographers and blockchain engineers to improve protocol efficiency.

• Participate in the design and implementation of decentralized systems.

Requirements:

• Strong experience with Rust programming language.

• Understanding of blockchain protocols (Ethereum, Solana, Polkadot, etc.).

• Experience with smart contract development is a plus.

• Knowledge of cryptography and distributed systems is beneficial.

• Open-source contributions or previous blockchain project experience is a bonus.

Smart Contract Engineer - DeFi & Blockchain

Location: Remote

About the Role:
As a Smart Contract Engineer, you’ll be responsible for writing secure and efficient smart contracts for DeFi applications, NFT platforms, and various blockchain projects. Your work will help shape the next generation of decentralized applications (dApps).

Responsibilities:

• Develop and audit smart contracts in Solidity, Vyper, or Move.

• Optimize gas efficiency and ensure security best practices.

• Collaborate with product teams to translate business logic into smart contracts.

• Research and integrate with blockchain protocols and Layer 2 solutions.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in Solidity, Vyper, or other smart contract languages.

• Strong understanding of Ethereum and EVM-compatible blockchains.

• Familiarity with DeFi, NFT standards (ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155).

• Knowledge of security vulnerabilities (reentrancy, flash loans, front-running).

• Experience with testing frameworks like Hardhat, Truffle, or Foundry.