Senior Smart Contract/ Senior Backend Engineer (Crypto/blockchain)

$180K - $230K

Location: Remote - Canada/US citizens

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement smart contracts and services related to novel cross-chain proving and intent systems; transaction routing; governance; enshrined rollup functionality
• Flex into the backend to design and implement services that interface with the contracts you design
• Conduct research and proof-of-concept work in these areas
• Directly influence the protocol roadmap and strategy
• Be a tech lead

Requirements:

• At least 4 years of blockchain development experience with a focus on Ethereum
• Code securing real value somewhere in the ecosystem
• Deep understanding of Solidity, the EVM, smart contract best practices and current industry patterns
• Experience working with chain abstraction, bridging technologies, intent/relay networks and/or an understanding of their integration into web applications
• Experience designing backend services for cryptocurrency projects, preferably in Typescript
• Apparent interest and passion for contributing to the crypto ecosystem
• A bias for startups: constant problem solving, high ownership and accountability, smaller teams

Nice-to-haves

• Informed opinions on the rollup ecosystem and current developments in the Ethereum technical roadmap
• Experience working with AltVM smart contract platforms like Solana, Move-based chains, and others
• Active and demonstrated contributions to open source crypto projects
• Prior experience implementing complex math in Solidity

Benefits of working at Eco:

• Fully remote organization that allows you to work anywhere in the US, Canada, or North American time zones (other exceptions considered case-by-case)
• 100% employer-sponsored medical, vision and dental coverage for you, your spouse and your dependents
• Flexible vacation and work culture
• Work-from-home stipend, monthly wellness allowance, and annual learning & development allowance
• 401(k) plan with company match (if eligible based on residency)
• Regular co-working opportunities in different cities throughout the US

Hiring Criteria

• +4 years of Blockchain development with focus on Ethereum
• Deep experience working with Solidity, EVM, smart contract best practices
• Previous work with chain abstraction, bridging technologies and intent/relay networks and/or understanding of their integration into web apps
• Designing backend services for cryptocurrency projects, preferably in Typescript
• Startup experience