Senior Software Engineer, Protocol (Rust) & Staff Smart Contract Engineer
Role in brief
OP Labs and Aave Labs seek a Senior Software Engineer and a Staff Smart Contract Engineer to work on DeFi protocols and Ethereum technologies. Candidates with strong Rust and Solidity skills should apply.
✓ Direct apply: you message the hiring person on Telegram. No ATS.
About the role
OP Labs, known for Optimism, and Aave Labs, the creator of Aave, are at the forefront of DeFi innovation. In this role, you will contribute to developing advanced protocols and smart contracts, playing a key part in the evolution of Ethereum technologies.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will focus on the kona-node and implement account abstraction, while the Staff Smart Contract Engineer will develop and audit smart contracts for Aave and GHO. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential for success in these roles.
The salary ranges from $130,000 to $190,000 per year depending on the specific role and experience.
Skills that matter here
- Rust: This role requires production experience in Rust for developing the kona-node.
- Solidity: Candidates must have production experience in Solidity for developing DeFi protocols.
- Ethereum: Deep knowledge of Ethereum, including EVM and JSON-RPC, is crucial for both positions.
- EVM: Understanding the Ethereum Virtual Machine is necessary for protocol development.
- JSON-RPC: Proficiency in JSON-RPC is required for effective interaction with Ethereum.
Who this role suits
- A candidate with a strong background in software engineering and DeFi protocols.
- Someone who enjoys collaborating with diverse teams and tackling complex challenges.
- A proactive individual who is comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
- An engineer who values security and has experience with auditing smart contracts.
From the employer
Senior Software Engineer, Protocol (Rust)
- Develop kona-node.
- Implement native account abstraction.
- Protocol upgrades.
Staff Smart Contract Engineer (Aave Labs)
- Develop and audit smart contracts for Aave and GHO.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Senior Software Engineer, Protocol (Rust)
- Production experience in Rust.
- Deep knowledge of Ethereum (EVM, JSON-RPC).
Staff Smart Contract Engineer (Aave Labs)
- Production experience in developing DeFi protocols in Solidity.
- Experience with DeFi protocols, knowledge of EVM, understanding of security and auditing.
Senior Software Engineer, Protocol (Rust)
- Salary: ~$140,000 – $190,000 per year (gross).
Staff Smart Contract Engineer (Aave Labs)
- Salary: ~$130,000 – $165,000 per year (gross).
Questions about this role
Is this position remote?
Yes, the role is remote.
What level of experience is required?
This position is for senior-level candidates.
How do I apply?
Candidates can apply through the OP Labs website.
✓ Direct apply: you message the hiring person on Telegram. No ATS.