Staff Smart Contract Engineer

Aave Labs; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aave Labs is searching for a Staff Smart Contract Engineer to innovate and support the Aave Protocol and GHO stablecoin. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and deploy secure smart contracts on Ethereum. Responsibilities include collaborating across teams and ensuring the quality of code through reviews.

We welcome diverse individuals, valuing every unique identity in our quest to empower through technology. Aave Labs provides an engaging environment to make a substantial impact in the DeFi space while continuously expanding access to finance.

Qualifications

• Experience with DeFi protocols and understanding of smart contracts and EVM.
• Passion for web3 and willingness to innovate.
• Ability to build secure and efficient Solidity-based smart contracts.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure smart contracts on Ethereum.
• Test and ensure the security of decentralized applications.
• Collaborate with teams to develop new features and functionalities.

Skills

Smart contract development

Solidity programming

DeFi protocols

Ethereum ecosystem

Job description

About Us

Aave Labs began with a simple question: how do we make financial services like borrowing, saving, and earning more accessible globally?

We built the Aave Protocol, now the world’s largest and most trusted on‑chain lending market, connecting decentralized finance with individuals, traditional finance, and fintech.

Today, we build trusted, high‑quality products that expand access to lending, credit, and savings globally.

We hold a high bar for quality and craftsmanship. No detail is too small. Trust depends on it.

We’re a global team building products people can actually use, turning complex technology into something simple and reliable. We stay aligned, move quickly, and think long term, while keeping teams lean and focused on impact.

About The Role

Aave Labs is looking for a Staff Smart Contract Engineer to innovate and build upon the Aave Protocol and GHO stablecoin. You should have a strong passion for web3 technology and a deep understanding of smart contract development. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and deploying smart contracts on Ethereum and other EVM‑based networks while working closely with the Aave team to develop and maintain the protocol.

How You Can Make an Impact

• Designing, implementing, and testing secure Solidity‑based smart contracts and decentralized applications.
• Participating in the development of protocol‑level infrastructure and tools.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to define, design, and ship new features and functionality.
• Responding to security vulnerabilities, simulating scenarios, and evaluating strategy and response.
• Debugging and troubleshooting issues that arise during the development process.
• Reviewing code written by other engineers to ensure it meets the required standards and specifications with a focus on security.
• Staying up to date with developments in the Ethereum ecosystem and incorporating new technologies as appropriate.
• Providing technical guidance, support, and mentoring to other engineers as needed.

Qualifications

• You are someone who builds, innovates, and ships features with the highest standards of solidity and security.
• You have experience working with DeFi protocols and a deep understanding of smart contracts and the EVM.
• You research constantly and keep up with the latest hacks, tooling, and security practices.
• You are passionate about DeFi and enjoy working in web3 and the bleeding‑edge of technology.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Aave Labs celebrates diversity and views each and every team member as a separate individual with their own unique identity. No matter your race, religion, gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation or even the wallet you use, we welcome you at Aave Labs. As an equal opportunities employer, we take accountability and believe in everyone's potential to build, create and inspire changes. With a mission to build a diverse workforce, we are proud to foster a working environment in which everyone can feel safe and valued for who they are.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.