Senior DeFi Engineer

Ethena Italia S.r.l. (Ethena Labs); United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior/Staff DeFi Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain DeFi infrastructure and products. You will architect core protocols, lead cross-chain development, and collaborate with security engineers for robust practices. Ideal candidates have deep knowledge of smart contracts, proficiency in Solidity and Rust, and experience with DeFi systems.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of smart contract patterns, staking, AMMs, and stablecoins.
• Proficiency in Solidity and EVM patterns, along with experience in advanced tools.
• Proficiency in Rust and Solana patterns, with experience in relevant advanced tools.
• Ability to design scalable and upgradeable DeFi systems with a focus on reliability.
• Experience with messaging protocols and cross-chain infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver core DeFi protocols, ensuring secure and gas-efficient deployments.
• Lead cross-chain infrastructure development for seamless user experience across supported chains.
• Collaborate with Security Engineering to implement robust security practices and tooling solutions.

Skills

Smart contract patterns

Solidity

Rust

Cross-chain infrastructure

Job description

A company is looking for a Senior/Staff DeFi Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain DeFi infrastructure and products.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver core DeFi protocols, ensuring secure and gas-efficient deployments
• Lead cross-chain infrastructure development for seamless user experience across supported chains
• Collaborate with Security Engineering to implement robust security practices and tooling solutions

Required Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of smart contract patterns, staking, AMMs, and stablecoins
• Proficiency in Solidity and EVM patterns, along with experience in advanced tools
• Proficiency in Rust and Solana patterns, with experience in relevant advanced tools
• Ability to design scalable and upgradeable DeFi systems with a focus on reliability
• Experience with messaging protocols and cross-chain infrastructure